A ring for connoisseurs and collectors: This antique emerald ring in 18 K (750) yellow gold is estimated to date from around 1860. The oval, highly crafted front with a rich green center and surrounding emerald setting radiates the elegance of a salon piece—character, depth, and presence all in one.
Details & Dimensions • Period: antique, around 1860 (estimate) • Material: 18 K (750) yellow gold • Stones: Emeralds – central oval with surrounding cluster • Ring size: 53 (see photo) • Weight: approx. 5.7 g (scale photo) • Design: oval cluster front, finely openwork lower gallery, solid ring rail • Appearance/condition: authentic antique patina, ready to wear – please see photos
What does “old cut” mean in this context?
"Old cut" refers to historical hand cuts from the 18th/19th centuries—i.e., before modern, machine-based standardization. In emeralds, this typically manifests itself in:
• larger, irregular facets and a slightly softer geometry, • more character than perfection: slight asymmetries are intentional and testify to the craftsmanship, • warmer, deeper play of light instead of the “spotlight brilliance” of modern cuts.
In short: Old-cut emeralds appear vibrant and historic, sparkle particularly beautifully in warm and candlelight, and are what make genuine antiques so appealing.
