GARRARD & CO. French Bow Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With Cts Diamonds
A jeweled-bow cocktail ring by Garrard & Co.
This is a fabulous cocktail ring created in London England by the jewelry house of Garrard & Co. back in 1960. The ring have been crafted with classic patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The mounting is completely hand-made and embellished with a great selection of fifty-one full round brilliant cuts of natural earth mined diamonds.
Diamonds: Mounted around in pave settings, with 51 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined approximate weight of about 0.78 carat, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity or better,
Weight: 8.52 Grams, (5.45 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 22 mm by 14 mm (0.87 x 0.55 Inches) and raise 8mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French and British marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt white gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows; "G&CO. .750 RITZ LONDON 22712".
Garrard & Co.
The company was formerly Asprey & Garrard Limited, designs and manufactures luxury jewelry and silver. George Wickes founded Garrard in London in 1735 and the brand is headquartered at Albemarle Street in Mayfair, London. Garrard also has a presence in a number of other locations globally. Garrard was the first official and most notably important Crown Jeweler of the United Kingdom having supplied jewels for Queen Victoria herself, and was charged with the upkeep of the British Crown Jewels, from 1843 to 2007, and was responsible for the creation of many tiaras and jewels still worn by the British royal family today. As well as jewelry, Garrard is known for having created some of the world's most illustrious sporting trophies, including the Americas Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy and a number of trophies for Royal Ascot in its role as Official Trophies and Silverware Supplier, which originally dates back to the first Gold Cup in 1842. In 1843, Queen Victoria appointed Garrard as the first ever official Crown Jewelers, leading to the production of numerous pieces of silverware and jewelry for the Royal Family, as well as the upkeep of the Crown Jewels. The company has dealt with a number of famous jewels, such as the Cullinan diamonds (including Cullinan I, "The Great Star of Africa"), and created such pieces as the Imperial Crown of India in 1911, the crown of Queen Mary for her coronation, and the Crown of Queen Elizabeth in 1937. In 1852, Garrard were given the responsibility of re-cutting the famous Koh-I-Noor diamond into a brilliant.
The Ruby In This Ring
Ruby can be one of the highest-priced, among the others color gemstones. The Burmese nonheated rubies has been consistently rising, which breaks the annual auctions record. The value of rubies is determined by slight differences in colour, quality, and treatment, the desirable ruby colour is a pure vibrant red to slightly purplish red. Historically, the term 'pigeon’s blood' is known for the red to slightly purplish or pinkish-red colour of rubies with a soft glowing red fluorescence. This Burmese pigeon blood ruby is usually found in Mogok Myanmar. This colour effect makes Pigeon Blood Red Ruby gemstone desirable and popular.
Collateral: This Garrard & Co. cocktail ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Garrard & Co. cocktail ring is accompanied by an appraisal report, prepared by a GIA certified gemologist, stating all the characteristics of this ring and the gemstones mounted in the white gold setting. The certificate state the present value of the ring.
Condition: The overall condition of this Garrard & Co. ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold and the 22 diamonds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R091625MANS/.2043
