Antique Russian Diamond Ring

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Description:

This rare Russian diamond ring is Art Deco in appearance but dates from before the Russian revolution. The upper portion is set with four bright cushion-cut diamonds weighing just under 1 carat total. The diamonds are bead-set in silver, the ring of yellow gold.

circa 1900, with later Russian marks.

Size 6 ¾

Russian Gems

Russia has long been a source of fine gems and minerals. The vast empire's rich deposits have yielded some of the world's most sought-after gems: emeralds and topazes in Transbaikal region, fine demantoid garnets and alexandrites from the Ural mountains. and diamonds in Yakutia. By the mid-19th century, new advances in mining technology saw an increase in diamond production enabling Moscow and St. Petersburg jewelers such as Khlebnikov, Bolin and Fabergé to make jewelry more accessible.

Status: No Longer Available	Reference#: R100_9B
Condition: Good	Year: Circa 1900

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