A dare I say very demure half-hoop ring with small seed pearls and garnets arranged in a triple row. Forked, decorated shoulders.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), 8 2.5mm seed pearls, 14 2mm garnets
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good - one pearl has slightly discolored with age; mark on the back of the shank from a previous resizing
SIZE: 6.25, resizing not recommended; 7.3mm head, 1.8mm shank