A stunning antique French 1.12 carat diamond and 0.60 carat emerald, 18 carat yellow gold, silver and platinum set twist ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections

This stunning and unusual antique French diamond and emerald twist ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with silver and platinum settings.

The pierced decorated twist shaped mount displays a feature step cut natural emerald, eight claw set in 18ct yellow gold to the centre, flanked on either side withwell colour matched Old European round cutdiamonds claw set in silver, displayed in a vertical formation.

The impressive pierced decorated, flared , bifurcating scrolling twist design shoulders are accented with two feature Old European cut diamonds, within individual collet platinum settings.

Each shoulder is embellished further with seven cushion cut and Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size and set in platinum.

The flared bifurcating twist design shoulders integrate into the 18 carat yellow gold shank, which is embellished with subtle grooves.

This 1880s dress ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

This impressive antique twist ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18ct gold.

'Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.'

Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

This twist ring is fine quality set with very high colour graded old cut diamonds and an impressive natural emerald.

The ring is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewellery.

Colour Natural

Cut Step

Content 0.60 carat

Dimension 5.14mm x 4.5mm x 2.80mm

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades)SI 3

Cut Old European / cushion

Content (total) 1.12 carats

Length of Setting 1.78cm/0.70"

Width of Setting 1.69cm/0.66"

Height of Setting 5.24mm/0.20'

UK Size N

USA Size 6 1/2

The ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements. Due to the groove design around the shank, a subtle join would be visible if the shank was resized.

4.72 grams

Date: Circa 1880

Origin: France (Strong Probability)