Elizabethan Period Gold Ring with Polished Natural Diamond Crystal

Elizabethan Period Gold Ring with Polished Natural Diamond Crystal

Mid 16th century A.D. Comprising a slender hoop with flared shoulders; the bezel formed as four intersecting scallops, with gussets to the underside and tiered collars below; inset polished octahedral diamond crystal. Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.26(c), 27(a, b). 3.49 grams, 24.44 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1 in.).

Private collection of a North London lady before 2000. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12145-215540.

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