{"product_id":"antique-18ct-yellow-gold-ring-with-rose-cut-diamond","title":"Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ring with Rose Cut Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis characterful late Victorian diamond ring dates to 1900 and is fully hallmarked for 18ct gold at the Chester Assay Office. At its centre, a rose-cut diamond sits within a striking starburst setting, with the surrounding hand-engraved decoration adding to its distinctly antique character. The broad gold band is further embellished with geometric and foliate-style engraved panels, giving the ring a lovely sense of movement while the softly worn surface reflects its age and previous life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chester hallmark is particularly interesting, carrying the makers mark JH, the crown and 18 fineness mark, the Chester town mark and the date letter R for 1900. The combination of the star-set rose-cut diamond and engraved gold is wonderfully characteristic of late Victorian jewellery, when diamonds were often celebrated for their shape and sparkle without dominating the substantial gold work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: Rose-cut diamonds are among the oldest diamond cuts still encountered in antique jewellery. Unlike modern brilliant cuts, they have a flat base and a domed, faceted top designed to catch and reflect candlelight, making them particularly suited to jewellery made before electric lighting became commonplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore specs below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• fully hallmarked \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJH 18 Chester R (1900)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• 18ct yellow gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• the diamond measures 2mm in diameter\u003cbr\u003e• the band width is 3mm at the narrowest point\u003cbr\u003e• the ring weighs a nice 2.7g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOverall, the ring is in great condition and wears comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: UK O \/ US 7.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill arrive in a little white box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post all my UK orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Please make sure to provide me with the correct address as I cannot alter anything once your order is processed. If you have any concerns please contact me within the hour of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty's Ring Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55522860499286,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/5604\/3350\/files\/starburst_diamond_ring-002.jpg?v=1790612184","url":"https:\/\/bettysringbox.com\/products\/antique-18ct-yellow-gold-ring-with-rose-cut-diamond","provider":"Betty's Ring Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}