Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster RingThis sublime Georgian flower cluster ring was made during the latter half of the 18th century, circa 1780. A time of great upheaval in Europe, the 1780s saw the inception of modern philosophy, and is widely considered to be the fulcrum between the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. The central stone is a highly domed rose cut diamond, set in silver, with crisp triangular facets and metal foil behind it to enhance its brightness; the

Era: Victorian circa 1860Size: 5

The sentiment is simple

but the oldest outright reference is to the beasts pulling Helios's sun chariot (winged dragons)

having fallen out of favour

made in England in the early years of the 20th century - circa 1910

And then a tenth

Remarkable Georgian ring dating from the last years of the 18th century

looks like an articulated fish or possibly a cornicello - see images

crafted in 18ct yellow gold with platinum prong mounts

crafted in 9ct gold and set with a single diamond

the bracelet would be far too long with an extra two panels

8mm on the diagonal)