Victorian Double Heart Genuine Diamond & Garnet Ring

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Thank you for visiting my auctions, everyone!!! Up for auction is this beautiful shimmering GENUINE diamond and garnet double heart 18k gold-filled Victorian ring. Size: 8 1/4 Description: It is not easy to come across these Victorian double heart rings, but 's a beauty in time for the holidays. The ring is shaped like double joined hearts topped by a bow, a popular motif in Victorian jewelry. The bow was intended to represent a crown of sorts, and a crowned heart represented "love triumphant". At first, I thought it was odd that genuine dimonds and garnets were set in a piece that was gold fill, but in doing further research, I discovered that while the early gold Victorian pieces were all 18 to 22 karat, and following the Stamp Act of 1854, gold content was standardized at 9, 12, or 15 karats, and required to be hallmarked and stamped as such. I knew that o ther popular metals of the time included silver, silver backed by gold, rolled gold plate and gold fill. Whenever diamonds were to be set, they were invariably set in white metal so as to enhance their natural beauty. So apparently, this was not unusual to set genuine stones in gold fill. Anyway, onto the specifics: To start, the ring is set with 32 sizeable, clear, white, fiery and sparkling diamonds. The largest, set in the center of the bow, is approx. 0.10 carats. The diamonds in the rest of the bow are approx. 0.02 carats, and the diamonds that make up the linked hearts are approx. 0.05 carats. The two lovely deep wine-red garnets are cabachon cut and 2/8 inches wide each. I recently had the prongs re-tipped, so they are nice and sturdy. The face of the ring surrounding the bow and hearts is white metal, and the band is yellow. This lovely ring is comprised of 18k yellow gold FILL, and it has a stamp inside for this. The ring size is 8 1/4. I absolutely love this piece and hate selling it. This is a gorgeous old piece that has seen many years go by and will see many more. This is a piece to be treasured and enjoyed; an hierloom that can be passed down. You will not regret purchasing this one. This ring would make a lovely gift for someone truly special, for an engagement, past-present-future ring, birthday, and don't forget, the holidays are approaching! NOTE: Because this ring is gold fill, I am unsure of whether or not it can be sized. I tend to doubt it. I would check with your jeweler. Get this beautiful Victorian ring for someone special, or treat yourself! Shipping High Bidder pays First Class Shipping $3.00 PLUS insurance. ** I ask that all my items be shipped with insurance, but the final decision belongs to the buyer. If you would like insurance, please add an additional $1.65 for items valued up to $50.00, $2.35 for items valued from $50 to $100.00, $2.50 for $100.01 to $200.00, $4.60 for $200.01 to $300.00, $5.50 for $300.01 to $400.00, $6.50 for $400.01 to $500.00, $7.30 for $500.01 to $600.00 and $7.30 plus $0.90 per $100.00 or fraction therof over $600.00 to $5000.00 . I cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items that did not have postal insurance or are not registered. *** I am more than happy to combine shipping. *** Flat rate for Airmail $4.50, Global mail $5.25 for Canadian residents and $6.25 for all other countries that Global Mail is accepted. I can also ship Airmail Registered $8.90 + weight of package, or Airmail Parcel Post Insured (this depends on amount of insurance needed) and Global Express. ** I cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items that did not have postal insurance or are not registered. *** REFUND POLICY - I want you to be to happy and I want for you to keep coming back. I back up everything I sell. All my items are what I say they are. If I do not know what a stone is or what metal a piece is comprised of, I will put in my description that I do not know. I am not a professional jeweler, just an avid collector of antique and vintage jewelry. I simply love beautiful things, and I am now tryin... read more

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