Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Diamond solitaire ring
A gold finger ring, enamelled on the outside in white with black florets, sprigs and dots. The square bezel is set with a table-cut diamond. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14244
- Object name:
- Diamond solitaire ring
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- Related places:
Bisnager, Ballagate, Lispor, Decan, Golconda, India; London?
- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
- diamond (cystalized carbon, crystal structure - isometric (cubic), mainly octahedrons, also rhombic dodecahedrons, cubes, twins, plates), gold, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- DM (hoop) 17 mm x 13 mm, W (bezel) W 7 mm, D (bezel) 6 mm, (stone) 8.4 mm x 8 mm, WT 3.00g, diamond estimated to be 3-4 ct, RI 2.417-2.419, SG 3.47-3.55, Mohs 10
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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