A Georgian gold amethyst memorial ring, c.1747
A Georgian gold amethyst memorial ring, c.1747,
with a cushion-shaped flat cut foil-backed amethyst, in a cut down collet at the centre, with a gadroon dome back setting. A scalloped shank with black champlevé enamel decoration to read 'Dr ABM Sequeira OB:5 Aug.1747 AE:82'. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 6.9 x 6.00mm, 3.60g.
Finger size O½
Sold for £1,600
Condition report:
Facet edge wear and light scratches to the amethyst.
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A Georgian gold amethyst memorial ring, c.1747,
with a cushion-shaped flat cut foil-backed amethyst, in a cut down collet at the centre, with a gadroon dome back setting. A scalloped shank with black champlevé enamel decoration to read 'Dr ABM Sequeira OB:5 Aug.1747 AE:82'. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Head 6.9 x 6.00mm, 3.60g.
Finger size O½
Sold for £1,600
Condition report:
Facet edge wear and light scratches to the amethyst.