Victorian Garnet & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring paste gemstone 9ct Gold (date letter missing)

9ct Gold (date letter missing)

set with vibrant natural opals displaying bright rainbow flashes of colour

All original except the third dog tag which is a period addition

winged and bearded

Victorian Garnet & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring paste gemstone 9ct Gold (date letter missing)A gorgeous antique scrolled half hoop ring set with two pairs of blood red garnets flanking an old cut diamond centre. The stones rest in elegant prong settings, the gallery beautifully openworked to allow light in behind them to accentuate their brilliance and colour and the shoulders featuring deeply carved scrolls. It's crafted in 18ct gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: L or 5. 75 US.