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Some of the rarest and most coveted jewels still in circulation come from the Georgian Era. Named for the successive reigns of the British Monarchs George I, II, III and IV, the Georgian Era spanned more than a century. Prior to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in 1760, every element of jewelry fabrication was done by hand — allowing for intricate repoussé metalwork and hand-cut diamonds that twinkled with unique personality in the glow of candlelight. The use of Gold assaying, or stamping was not used or enforced until the 1900s. Therefore, you will find very few authentic Georgian jewelry pieces with stamps of metal purity or of any maker’s marks.
While diamonds were in use during previous time periods, the discovery of diamonds in Brazil and India’s Golconda diamond mine provided an abundance of these rare stones. Diamonds became significantly more popular for evening wear and solidified their place in gemstone desire. Romantic Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut diamonds were the cut du jour, while the imperialist expansion of the British Empire brought an influx of colored gemstones, like garnet, topaz, sapphire, and rubies. Stones of all hues were often set in a collet style, which is a closed backed setting with foil placed behind the stone to enhance their shine, typically made of silver or silver topped gold. During the Georgian era, silver was the only precious white metal available, making it easier to date items from this period as white gold and platinum became the standard of later eras.
Miniature portraits, intricately braided locks of hair, enamel adorned love tokens, and memorial jewelry alike — focusing on the meaning of the jewelry without sacrificing artistry. Egalitarian themes like laurel wreaths and columns served as a stylistic palate cleanser to the decadent styles of the aristocracy that came before.
This sumptuous Old Mine Cut half hoop ring is a show-stopper! Five chunky Old Mine Cut diamonds catch the light in brilliant flashes, and at 2.20 carats, its a sparkle that you can spot in a crowd. We love the warmth and soul of these diamonds, cradled in a classic crimped silver collet setting. The oxidation of the silver casts a moody patina that enhances the brilliance of the diamond quintet. A simple, tapered gold band lets the setting be the star of the show. A graceful swan hallmark tell us this charming ring hails from France - c'est parfait!
Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the United States is FREE for purchases made from Ashley Zhang Jewelry. We ship all domestic packages via UPS with an adult signature confirmation.
International Shipping: On international orders, the customer is responsible for all additional duties, taxes and/or tariffs that might incur.
All packages shipped by Ashley Zhang Jewelry are fully insured for their purchased price. When your item is ready to ship, an email will be provided containing your tracking information from Parcel Pro. All shipments must be made to a physical address with an adult present to sign for the package. Ashley Zhang Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost during transportation.
Most of our rings can be sized or resized to suit any finger unless specifically stated in the item’s specs. The first ring sizing is complimentary on most vintage or AZ collection items. See our full resizing policy for more information. Due to the delicate nature of vintage and antique rings, rarely, damages can occur during the resizing process. Should a damage occur Ashley Zhang Jewelry will complimentary repair or replace stones if needed during this process while maintaining the integrity of the original piece. Because we are altering the ring to your requested size the item is still subject to our return policy.
We accept returns or exchanges only on vintage and antique items 7 days after delivery. Items excluded from this policy are rings that have been resized, or any requested modifications. Upon receipt of return, we will issue you a refund minus shipping costs to the original method of payment within 2-5 business days. If your order is above $5,000, we charge a transaction fee (3%), this is the amount our card processor charges us. If your order was international (outside of the USA) we cannot refund duties or customs fees.
We do not offer free return shipping. No exceptions to our return policy. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Email us first to determine that your piece is, in fact, returnable.
Email hello@ashleyzhangjewelry.com please write the subject as Order #---- RETURN.