2.59ct No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring with Enamel Border
A striking emerald and enamel ring, circa 1920s, centred with an emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing 2.59cts and rub over set in a gold bezel surrounded by a geometric black enamel frame, between shoulders each set with an old mine brilliant cut diamond within an ornate openwork tapered gold band with looped decorative motifs.
£95,000.00
Information
Period
1900-1940
Gemstone
2.59ct emerald-cut Colombian emerald with no oil and SSEF certificate.
Old mine cut diamonds on the shoulders.
Setting
Gold
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size (can be adjusted to any size).
Head 11.7mm x 14.2mm
Band 6.5mm at the shoulders tapering to 2.2mm at centre back
Weight Description
4.8 grams
REF
127446
Director’s Notes
Historically, the very finest quality emeralds have been found in Colombia, in particular three key mining areas - Muzo, Coscuez and Chivor - which between them have been supplying the world with exceptional gems for many hundreds of years. Stones from these locations are widely regarded to be the most beautiful and intense in colour with a purity of green unmatched by those from any other source. Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Colombia could not be rivalled. Since the 16th Century these stones have been widely traded throughout Europe and their superiority in terms of colour and size meant they quickly became the most highly prized emeralds in the world. Mining in these areas continues today and they are still producing exceptional quality gems which are as desirable today as they were to the early Colombians who first discovered them.
