London, England Five-Stone Victorian Half Hoop from 1899

Period: late 1800s Victorian; stamped for London, England

Materials: 18K gold; diamonds

Stamps: this piece has full British marks, including a crown, “18”, jaguar’s head (denoting London), and the specific “d” for the year 1899

Inscription: the piece is hand inscribed “L.D.” on one side, and B.L.” on the flip side; the piece bears a faint hand-inscribed sequence—presumable an early ID number—which seems to read “Y/P/W”

Dimensions: the top measures 6.4 mm wide north to south; the ring stands 3.5 mm tall above the finger

Size: currently just shy of 7 1/4 (free sizing where sizing is possible—contact us for more information)

Diamonds: 1.88 ctw., est.; five late Old European Cut / early Transitional Cut diamonds with approx. F-G-H color and ranging approx. VS through I clarity; diamonds assessed in their mounting by a GIA GD—weights and grades are approximate and determined as mounting permits

 

 

Item Q4275
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