Victorian diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back grain setting with a weight of 0.75 carats, encircled by eight cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain and cutdown settings with a combined weight of 0.80 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.55 carats, to a floral cluster with fancy shaped backholing and broad trumpeting shoulders with carved scrolling curlicues and leading smoothly through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold with silver settings, English, circa 1850.
