Description
Antique early Victorian 18ct gold almandine garnet, emerald & seed pearl ring, c1845. 4 Almandine garnets, 2 emeralds & 4 seed pearls claw set across the gallery, set in 18ct gold. Fine hand chasing to the shoulders & shank. Hallmarks are rubbed but tests as 18ct gold. A fantastic example from the early Victorian era. With gift box. 
 
Significant Events 1840-1850:
1840 Queen Victoria marries her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha.
1845 Anesthesia  is used for the first time in childbirth, in Jefferson, Georgia.
1850 The University of Sydney, ( the oldest in Australia) is founded.
 
 
Date
c1845
 
Weight
1.78  grams
 
Size
UK: K
U.S.A: 5 1/4
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.