Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Almandine Garnet & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring – Birmingham 1874

A beautiful and genuinely Victorian almandine garnet and seed pearl cluster ring, crafted in solid 15ct yellow gold and fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1874. Rich in character and exceptional craftsmanship, this elegant antique ring features a classic floral cluster of deep red natural almandine garnets surrounding lustrous natural seed pearls, all set within an ornate hand-pierced gallery.

The almandine garnets display a rich wine-red colour with wonderful brightness and flashes of vibrant crimson in natural light. As is typical of many Victorian rings, the stones are mounted in traditional closed-back settings, making their true beauty difficult to capture in photographs. When worn in sunlight, however, the garnets reveal a striking depth of colour that is far more impressive in person.

Beautifully engraved shoulders and the intricately pierced gallery beneath the setting further showcase the quality of Victorian craftsmanship, while the full Birmingham hallmarks confirm its authenticity and date. Elegant, highly collectible and perfectly wearable, this is a wonderful example of 19th-century British jewellery.

Details

Antique Victorian cluster ring

Era: Birmingham, 1874

Metal: Solid 15ct yellow gold

Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked 15ct gold, Birmingham, date letter for 1874

Gemstones: Natural almandine garnets & natural seed pearls

Setting: Traditional closed-back settings

Ring size: UK M / USA 6.25

Weight: 2.67g

Condition: Very good antique condition for its age. The garnets are secure with excellent colour and brightness, while the seed pearls retain a lovely soft lustre. Light age-related wear is present, consistent with over 150 years of careful use, but nothing that detracts from its beauty or wearability.

Our pre-owned, vintage, or antique pieces may display light wear or minor imperfections consistent with age.
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