Victorian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre in a cross formation five rectangular step cut natural emeralds in open back cut-down settings with a combined approximate weight of 1.50 carats, further set with four cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back cut-down settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.95 carats, decorated with eight round mixed old cut diamonds in open back cut-down settings with a combined weight of 0.24 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.19 carats, to an ornate cluster design featuring intricate openwork, a polished gallery and open fancy shape backholing, leading to carved trumpeting shoulders and flowing through to a solid grooved shank. Tested yellow gold with silver settings, English, circa 1840.
