Georgian Octagonal Garnet Ring

Georgian Octagonal Garnet RingStunning antique single stone ring dating from the late 18th century, circa 1790. It's set with an octagonal step cut colour change garnet, a rich pinkish purple colour in daylight, and blood red under incandescent bulbs with bright flashes of the respective colours as light catches the back facets. The shoulders are beautifully worked, with flowing rococo inspired foliate lines and simple geometric engravings around the gallery. Crafted in 15ct

Motivations and Rewards in the form of financial incentives

and jewellers who drew influence from ancient techniques

20ct total (calculated)

saw the first women elected to parliament (Constance Markievicz but

which the ring allows you to do with a decent level of precision

and the colour scheme is ideal for black tie

Flegg and Grant generously shared information about the technology and techniques they used

bull's head)

Marks: T&C maker's mark and a 9ct stamp - both heavily rubbed

A striking

published in the 'Memoirs of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester

Stone: Pounamu (nephrite jade)