Late Victorian 9ct Gold Split Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring feed-gender-unisex It also capitalised on the

It also capitalised on the increase in interest in costume jewelry

This is a lovely example of an Edwardian crossover ring

The pearls are set within diamond petal clusters

making it a design both romantic and historic

Late Victorian 9ct Gold Split Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring feed-gender-unisex It also capitalised on theThis beautiful Late Victorian ring dates to the 1860s and features a classic cluster design of creamy split pearls surrounding a central old mine cut diamond. The diamond has a slight pinkish hue. It is all set in 9ct gold. A fine example of 19th century romantic jewellery, the ring exhibits traces of mercury gildinga technique used during the period to give gold a richer, brighter finish. Mercury gilding, also known as fire gilding, involved applying