Antique, Georgian large foiled green paste ring, circa 1800 vintage

Antique, Georgian large foiled green paste ring, circa 1800 vintageAn exciting foiled green paste stone ring. Later decorated with impressive gold work that depicts ivy leaves, the shoulders of this ring are equally as impressive as the kiwi green stone. Paste is an imitation stone, and was a firm favourite of Georgian society. The art of crafting these stones was perfected in the 1730s, they are becoming exceedingly sparse nowadays, making this ring a real treasure. History Place Of Origin: United Kingdom. Date

Beautiful in every way

The stone has the most wonderful natural internal structure of complex green inclusions all growing in the same direction

This ring's Edwardian heritage is responsible for the cluster of paste gemstones

considering the age

Principal Diamond approximately 0

coral is dyed or wax-impregnated to improve its colour or lustre

The soft fuchsia hue of the gemstone delightfully complements the muted white gold

as an unusual engagement ring

‘PLATINUM'

It is a twist on the traditional wedding band and this kind of versatility makes it a great piece for those who like to look effortlessly put together

All stones

owing to their unusually high lustre and dispersion (the ability to split white light into a rainbow spectrum)