Further Details
| Origin | London |
|---|---|
| Gemstones and Other Materials | 18 x French cut rubies weighing a total of 1.33cts 18 x French cut emeralds weighing a total of 0.96cts |
| Condition Report | New |
| Setting | 18ct yellow gold with maker's marks and London assay marks |
| Weight description | 5.7 grams |
| Dimensions | UK finger size L 1/2, US size 6 (can be ordered in any size, allow 8-10 weeks). Band 5.5mm wide. |
| Wear | This is a delicate ring due to the more fragile nature of emeralds; we therefore do not recommend this to be worn as an everyday ring. |
| SKU | 126939 |
Directors Notes
The origins of the French cut can be traced back to the 15th Century however it wasn’t until much later, during the 17th Century that it really became fashionable. Having found favour with European Royalty, the style became particularly popular in France and it is likely that this is where the name originated. As diamond cutting techniques progressed, stones with a greater number of facets had become increasingly sought after because they displayed more brilliance than earlier, simpler cuts. The design of the French cut had developed from the addition of extra facets to old table cut diamonds thereby altering them into much more lively stones. This style of cut has changed very little to this day and its evolution marks one of the earliest milestones in the development of the brilliant cut diamonds we know today.
