Victorian old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.25 carats, to an ornate solitaire design featuring curving claws, a pierced gallery and open backholing, flanked by intricate shoulders with open scrollwork and a ridged central row flowing down to a solid shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1890.
