Composition
Mount Details
- ConstructionCast with a polished finish
- DesignGraduating five-stone half hoop ring
- Metal Purity9ct yellow gold, tested using electro-chemical equipment
- Markings / Hallmarks9ct stamp present. Not hallmarked by an assay office. Under the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, many antique & vintage pieces are legally exempt from hallmarking requirements. This piece has been assessed and is consistent with the period and metal type indicated.
- Gross Weight4.3 grams
- Curated FromEngland
Gemstone Details
Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.
Almandine Garnets
- Quantity5
- CutRound faceted
- Weight per StoneRange from 0.14ct to 0.34ct
- Average WeightApproximately 0.24ct
- Total WeightApproximately 1.20ct
- DimensionsLength 3.15mm × Width 3.15mm × Depth 1.89mm to Length 4.20mm × Width 4.20mm × Depth 2.52mm
- ColourR 7/4 — dark moderately strong red
Condition
Excellent
The settings are secure, gemstone wear commensurate with age and nothing of note is detectable under magnification. The scrollwork gallery and shoulders are crisp, and the metalwork carries a warm, age-appropriate patina consistent with honest vintage wear.
Keeper's Guide to Care
Everyday Wear
Almandine garnet — Mohs hardness 7 to 7.5 — a durable stone well-suited to daily wear.
These stones are full of spirit but appreciate a gentler touch than a diamond. Use lukewarm — never hot — soapy water and a soft cloth for home cleaning. Keep away from steam and sudden heat. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners on this vintage piece — the vibrations can loosen settings that have aged gracefully over six decades. A professional clean at your annual check-up is the safest way to restore their warm, deep glow.
As with all gold pieces, a buff with a soft polishing cloth will keep the metal bright. The scrollwork on the shoulders and gallery will benefit from a soft brush to clear any dust from the recesses — a dry, soft-bristled brush works well between professional cleans.
An annual professional check is recommended to ensure all five settings remain secure for daily wear.
