Reflective of the opulence and extravagance of the time, cocktail rings like this one were highly popular during the Victorian era as they were a wonderful way to publicly display one’s wealth at social events. This one is a prime example, the generous 27ct amethyst is claw set upon a 17ct yellow-rose gold mount. The many facets of the oval-cut stone pay court to the rich purple hue that amethyst is so popular for. This is a no-distractions ring, where the stone simply speaks for itself. In the true fashion of a cocktail ring, it sits high off the finger and is best worn alone.

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1860, Victorian.

The stones

• Amethyst weight: 27.69ct.
• Amethyst size: Length 25mm; Width 19.5mm; Depth 11.mm
• Treatment: Unheated/Untreated (assessed by our GIA qualified gemologist). A very good depth of colour and saturation. Free of inclusions. Of exceptional size, fine amethyst gemstones, such as this one, are rare and is likely to be of Siberian origin.

Band

• Metal Composition: 15ct yellow/rose gold.
• Hallmarks: '18ct & PLAT'
• Band Size: UK T 1/2 / US 9.75.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 25mm; Width 11.5mm; Height of setting 12mm
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All original claws intact and secure. No cracks or chips to the amethyst just normal wear. Setting recently polished.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).