1907 Four Diamond Carved Half-Hoop paste gemstone with diamonds to the east

with diamonds to the east and west and pearls set in rococo-inspired swirls of 'ribbon' complete the border

The head features elegant scroll work around the opal

Weight: 21

An inscription inside the band reads: "ST

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1907 Four Diamond Carved Half-Hoop paste gemstone with diamonds to the eastAn exceptional Edwardian carved half hoop ring, somewhat unusual on account of the four principal diamonds (typically such rings feature an odd number of stones one, three, five, seven). Pairs of smaller old cut diamonds furnish the spaces between the larger ones, the ten stones totalling around a carat in weight. The galleries are deeply engraved with intricate scrolls and swirls, and it's crafted in 18ct gold throughout. Chester hallmarks date it to