Antique Ring 22k Gold large Natural Crl Cabochon Diamonds Unisex India (6828)

Antique vintage ring. 22k gold, natural coral and diamonds. Made in India. Seller said 150 years old, but more likely early 20th century. 

 

Measurements: Weight is 15.7 grams. Length of bezel is over an inch (27mm). Approximately US size 7.75 

Description : Unisex ring, suitable for a man or a woman. This is a big ring. A large coral cabochon of a bright orange color is the centerpiece of the ring. The coral is adorned with richly scrolling gold foliage and stylised flowers, set with polki diamonds.

 

Coral is set in a high karat gold mount. Concentric borders spreading outwards - first a plain gold border, followed by a ropetwist and then a wider cylinder of openwork gold foliage. Hidden below the leaves is another fine ropetwist gold border and a closed gold back. The hoop/shank is engraved with concentric scrolls. At the very back, in the old Mughal style of rings, is a raised detail in navette shape.

 

Impressive and rich, the ring brings Mughal royalty to mind.

 

Marks and Metal: No marks, as is to be expected. Gold was acid tested to ensure metal purity.

 

Condition: Good with minor wear commensurate with age. Natural, old coral has small areas of imperfection as is to be expected, visible with a loupe, but not with the naked eye. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.