The Georgian period covered the reigns of five English kings, four named George and one William. The reigns of George I, II, III, IV, and William IV lasted from 1714-1837. During the many years included in the Georgian period, fashions came and went with regularity. Much of the jewelry produced in the era was recycled into new pieces after it went out of style, thus making it rare and quite desirable.
Antique paste stones took quite a lot of skill to produce and became very popular, with Marie Antoinette appointing a specific craftsman to make the jewels for her Court. The use of paste remained common in fine jewelry, with Georgians and Victorians preferring to travel with less valuable adornments, as highway robbery was common.
The top of this ring is an element from the Georgian Era, crafted in silver with a bright red paste stone at its center. A sturdy band of 14 karat yellow gold has been added to the piece, allowing you to wear it where you can gaze at it all day long!
Details (approximate)
Size (can be resized): 4.75
Weight: 2.7 grams
Materials: Gold, Silver, Paste Ruby
Metal: 14K yellow gold (shank); Silver (original element)
Marks: None
Condition: Good Antique condition commensurate with age and wear