DATE: Early 18th Century, c.1700

An incredible antique bow ring dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700. It was made on the Iberian penninsula, likely Portuguese, with bezel-set garnets and emeralds and featuring elegant engraved detailing to the shoulders. The stones rest in closed-back dish settings, the centre of which features pretty fluted detailing. Crafted in high-carat yellow gold (14/15k).

STONES 

Garnet & Emerald

MEASUREMENTS 

Width at head: 9.7mm

Width of band: 1.5mm

WEIGHT 

3.2g

MARKS 

No marks present 

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear consistent with age and use. Some chips/nibbles to the emeralds