Georgian Garnet & Pearl Half-Hoop

Georgian Garnet & Pearl Half-HoopWonderful Georgian half hoop ring with vivid pyrope garnets set over foil and natural baroque pearls. The stones are set in simple silver rub over mounts that conform to their unique shapes, and the 18 carat gold band displays elegant chased engravings all the way around. While they work well together, the head and band are clearly a later marriage likely put together around 100 years after the ring was first made. Somewhat unusually, the band has a

Chain: 16 inches

is home to a highly-domed pyrope garnet cabochon that glows a vivid blood red as it catches the light

the year it was stamped): 1872

the previously pagan aristocrat Valerian

Super cute antique lavaliere pendant dating from the turn of the 20th century

and featuring intricate textured detailing to the shoulders: cross-hatching and fine grooves

Cute vintage single-stone ring with elaborate pierced openwork - scrolls and love hearts - around a vibrant blue sapphire centre

This "utility mark" was introduced by the English assay offices during the darkest days of WW2

resting in 'pie-crust' settings with deeply dished backs

* Contrary to popular belief

This ring really is all about the details

in the place of a child