Made in the early years of Belgium, around 1830 to 1840, this Georgian ring bears the horse’s head control mark, among the earliest Belgian gold marks used after independence. It is set with seven rose cut diamonds in silver over 18 carat red gold. Its slim, gently curving line and softly irregular old cuts give it a quiet intimacy that suits the period beautifully. Jewellery Type: ring Condition very good condition Country of origin Belgium Style Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830. See also: Georgian Period ca. 1830-1840 Material 18K red gold gold and details in silver (touchstone tested) Technique The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. Diamonds Seven rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles. - All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory. Birthstones Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks The Belgian control mark for 18K gold representing a horse's head that was in use in Belgium between 1832 and 1869. Dimensions band width top of ring 0,54 cm (0,21 inch) Weight 1,90 gram (1,22 dwt) Ring size Continental EU: 66 & 21 , Size USA: 11½ , Size UK: X Resizing Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge). Adin Reference Nº 26090-0181 Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery