Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1880.
Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.45 carats, flanked by two cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.12 carats, to a flanked solitaire design featuring curving split claws, an intricate scalloped gallery and open backholing, leading to carved shoulders and flowing through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 1880, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report #23231.