Over 150 years old, this breathtaking antique Victorian (circa 1870s) half eternity ring is an incredible heirloom! Featuring square-cut blue topaz alternating with old single-cut diamonds The stones are beautifully secured in a 9k yellow gold grain-set, platform over a hand-engraved band. Passed down for 4 generations, this ring is a beautiful example of Victorian-era jewellery.
Key Antique Details:
• The Gemstones: The rich cornflower blue stones are square-cut or princess-cut natural topazes. They alternate seamlessly with round, old single-cut diamonds.
• The exquisite, hand-carved geometric chevron engraving along the outer profile is highly characteristic of late Victorian or early Art Deco
periods.
• Hand-Grave Depth: Notice how the grooves have slight variations in depth and width. This is definitive proof of hand-graver tool work rather than modern machine stamping. A master goldsmith carved this directly into the metal band before setting the stones.
• Metal Wear & Patina: The slightly softened edges of the carving show a beautiful, natural "lived-in" patina built up from decades of friction against adjacent fingers. This confirms it is a genuine antique rather than a modern replica.
• Size: N1/2
• Weight: 1.4g
