Georgian Giardinetti Ring Iron Edwardian old mine cut diamond

Edwardian old mine cut diamond circle brooch set in 18ct gold and platinum

2 carats of diamonds and is marked "PLAT" inside the shank

The central diamond is L/M colour and SI1/SI2 clarity

8 carats total)

with plaited hair under the crystal and a gold wire cypher with the initials EW

Georgian Giardinetti Ring Iron Edwardian old mine cut diamondA bright and sparkly Georgian fine 18ct gold and silver rose cut diamond foil backed giardinetti ring. The foliate band tapering to a ribbed shank that has previously been sized. There are approximately 80 points of diamonds in total. The word "giardinetti" originally comes from the Italian and means a small garden. These rings were idealised versions of vases of flowers and were very popular from the early 18th century. Circa 1780. Current Ring Size: