Diamond and Garnet and Glass Doublet Ring / Simulated Emerald Gold_Cuff An old European cut diamond

An old European cut diamond is a round diamond primarily cut between 1890-1930

Ruby has accumulated a host of legends over the centuries

This ring has been appraised by an Independent Gemologist

European designs for lockets appear to date to the 16th century

It also offers the gift of wise decisions

Diamond and Garnet and Glass Doublet Ring / Simulated Emerald Gold_Cuff An old European cut diamondThis beautiful ring looks like it is set with rich Emeralds, but in reality it is set with what is known as a Garnet and Glass doublet. The pavilion and most of the crown consists of glass. This glass can have almost any colour in this case it is green to imitate Emerald. A thin slice of natural garnet, usually red, is fused by heat and pressure to the crown's centre. This is one of the well done pieces as face up there is no eye visible demarcation