Carved half hoop rings were very popular in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are usually made using a generous amount of gold, unlike their early and mid-Victorian counterparts.

Nineteenth century ring styles didn’t change greatly from the start of the Romantic period of the 1830s until about the 1880s. Then the impact of the great gold discoveries of the mid to late 19th century, combined with plentiful diamonds from South Africa, meant that a new style of ring was available to the middle-class modern woman – a ring to wear every day without worrying about delicate settings.

Diamonds on their own or combined with other hard precious gems started to take over from pearl and gem-set rings.

This example features three rich blue unheated sapphires and four bright old mine cut diamonds.

The sides are engraved with deep scrolls carved into the thick gold (hence the “carved” descriptor).

The stones are set deep into the gold, and the ring sits low on the finger.

All of these qualities add long-term durability to an appealing and classic design.

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• Handmade in 18-carat yellow gold
• Oval cut natural deep blue unheated sapphire at centre estimated at 0.60 carats
• Two oval cut natural deep blue unheated sapphires at sides estimated to total 0.94 carats
• Four old mine cut diamonds estimated to total 0.32 carats, graded set as I-M/SI
• Comes with an independent insurance valuation for $6,000
• Size approximately 7 3/4 or P, but easily resized free of charge
• Weight is 3.0 grams
• In excellent antique condition
• Will come in a Karen Deakin gift box (my antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: some of the other antique and vintage are for sale separately – please get in touch if you’d like information about any of them

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I’d be very happy to send more information and images. Layaway available.

I accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase.