Composition
Mount Details
- ConstructionHandmade shank, shoulders and under-setting; cast settings with a polished finish.
- DesignHigh-domed round beehive cluster ring with an openwork, wirework under-setting and scrolled gallery.
- Metal PurityTested using electro-chemical equipment, indicating 9ct yellow gold (despite 14K stamped mark).
- Markings/HallmarksNot hallmarked. Under the UK Hallmarking Act 1973, many antique and vintage pieces are legally exempt from hallmarking requirements. This piece has been assessed and is consistent with the period and metal type indicated. Stamped 14K.
- Gross WeightApproximately 5.0 grams
- Curated FromEngland
Gemstone Details
Total Estimated Carat Weight: 2.94 ct
Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.
- GemstoneTurquoise
- Quantity & Shape42 Round cabochons
- Dimensions2.80mm × 2.80mm × 1.20mm (approximate average dimensions)
- WeightEstimated at 0.07ct each (Total weight: 2.94 ct)
- ColourVivid sea-green
- Other DetailsCut with normal sides; estimated weight adjusted by +4%. Slight variation in dimensions across gemstones.
Condition
Grade: Very Good
The forty-two turquoise cabochons are free of chips, their colour having settled into a deeper, more textured green through decades of wear and handling. The scrollwork gallery and wirework beneath the dome remain crisp, with no softening or loss of detail. The gold mount carries a soft, warm patina consistent with its age. The stone settings have recently been professionally tightened.
Keeper's Guide to Care
Everyday Wear with Care
Gemstone Hardness: Turquoise, 5–6 on the Mohs scale, a moderately soft, porous stone that calls for a gentler hand than harder gems.
Turquoise belongs among what we call the Sensitive Souls of the gemstone world, alongside pearls, opals, and lapis lazuli. It is porous and should never be soaked. It thrives on the natural oils of your skin, so the best care is simply to wear it, it's happiest when it's with you. Avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, and household chemicals, which can dull its colour or seep into its surface over time. After wearing, a soft, dry cloth is all it needs.
Given the piece's high-domed profile, take care during activities where the cluster might catch or knock against a hard surface. We recommend an annual check with a professional jeweller to confirm the settings remain secure, particularly given the recent tightening noted in this piece's condition record.
