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Mulled Spice - Vintage 9K Gold Garnet Ormate Ring. This lovely ring is crafted from 9K, hallmarked 375, Sheffield, and a date letter D for 1978. Featuring one oval cut garnet, 2 natural round cut garnet gemstones, Georgian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty ring is expertly claw-set a beautiful rich red wine garnet, which is flanked by a ed garnet on each side. The gallery exhibits a wonderful raised Etruscan Revival detail (a characteristic of Georgian and Georgian Revival jewelry) and the shoulders feature an ornate scroll time pattern. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This special ring would make a perfect gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection.

The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds). ... Garnet on Asbestos.

People most likely first discovered gold in streams and rivers all over the world with its beauty and luster catching the eye. ... A few centuries later, around 1200 BC, the Egyptians discovered they could alloy gold with other metals in order to make it stronger and give it different color pigments.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 12.00 mm x 7.00 mm

Stone Size: Garnet .25 carats

Weight: 1.90 grams

Ring Size: 7 1/2

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England, Sheffield

Date: Dated 1978