£1,600
An Antique Georgian amethyst and diamond cluster mourning ring, circa 1790, the oval cluster set with foil-back oval flat-top amethyst surrounded by a row of old mine-cut diamonds, in closed-back setting bearing inscription "JP 1797", unmarked but tests as 9ct and silver, setting height 14.9mm, size Q, 3.6g
Amethyst has quite an obvious colour window running diagonally through the stone, along with general surface abrasions, foil shows signs of creasing, all stones present, diamonds bright and lively, general wear to mount with a chip and split to closed backing revealing foil underneath, main shank probably a later repair with several small join marks around, unmarked
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