Edwardian Diamond Openwork Swirl Ring Size:5.75 Chalcedony panel

Chalcedony panel

lead was added to glass to increase its refraction and dispersion (separation of light into its component colours) and minute quantities of "colouring" elements such as chromium (red and green)

serialised in The Strand Magazine from December 1900 to August 1901

and with slightly unusual solid gold links the quality is evident before you even feel the weight

The cameo is set in a slightly later silver signet ring mount that features gold pommels to the shoulders and a gold ropetwist motif around the head

Edwardian Diamond Openwork Swirl Ring Size:5.75 Chalcedony panelDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A cute diamond swirl ring dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. It's set with a cluster of old European cut diamonds and the band is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. With platinum openwork millegrain settings, creating a swirl like pattern, with four square settings in the centre. STONES Old European Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 11. 1mm diameter Rise off finger: 4. 2mm Width of band: 1. 8mm WEIGHT 3. 2g MARKS