Victorian diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a single cushion shape old mine cut diamond in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.70 carats, encircled by eight cushion shape old mine cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 1.55 carats, further surrounded by eight cushion shape old mine cut diamonds in closed back claw and grain settings with a combined weight of 0.24 carats, flanked by six cushion shape old mine cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.55 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 3.04 carats, to an elegant coronet cluster design featuring stylised grain detail, a geometrically pierced gallery and open circular backholing, leading to tapering shoulders and flowing though to a solid smooth shank. Tested 22 carat yellow gold, circa 1890.
