Antique & Vintage Pearl Rings

Antique Black & White Tahitian Pearl Gold Ring

£1,750.00

Antique 18ct Gold Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Victorian Ring

Stunning Victorian 18ct gold hand crafted pearl ring

This Victorian ring is set with five gorgeous pearls

The centre and side pearls are a beautiful black and the other two are a lovely creamy white

The five graduating pearls are interspersed with eight pretty little rose cut accent diamonds

They are traditionally claw set above a beautiful ornate 18ct gold gallery

This charming ring looks fabulous when worn

  • The centre pearl is 4.8mm the next two are 4.5mm & the outside two are 4mm
  • The head is 20mm across 5.5 mm wide & it stands 4.5mm proud of the shank
  • This is a quality ring that weighs 3.8 grams
  • This Victorian ring ( circa 1880) tests 18ct gold
  • The size N 1/2 (UK) 7 (USA) it would easily re size
  • This antique ring that is in excellent original condition.
  • It comes in the presentation box illustrated
  • our ref:20110

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Description

Pearls, amber and coral are precious gems produced by plants and animals. These gems are adored because they are so attractive and  rare and have thus been worn as jewellery for thousands of years. The most highly prized and the most expensive of this group are the fabulous and amazing pearls, they have one very unique quality, which is, they can be worn by anyone, at any time, in any situation!

Factors affecting the price of pearls.

Pearl types, Lustre, thickness of nacre, colour, shape, size, surface quality, treatment status. The most expensive type of pearl is the natural pearl, these were the only type available until about 1900, when Miki Moto started to produce cultured pearls. Cultured pearls are from farmed oysters, whereas natural pearls come from “wild” oysters. Also we have sea water pearls from the oceans and fresh water pearls from the rivers and streams. Seed pearls were very small pearls used extensively in Victorian jewellery. Artificial pearls are made from many materials often coloured glass.

Pearls are traditionally the birth stone for June

Care of your Pearls.

Pearls are delicate and can easily be damaged, pearl is just 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. They should be wrapped in cloth or tissue so as not to be scratched by other hard objects or jewellery.

Also pearls are not resistant to sprays and perfumes.

Additional information

gem

Pearl

product-type

Victorian & Edwardian, Five Stone Ring