Victorian Diamond Star Band

Victorian Diamond Star BandCharming diamond band dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. It features a singular bright old mine cut diamond set flush with the band within a carved star motif. Crafted in rich 18 carat gold, simple but wonderfully effective about sums it up. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: J 1 2 or 5 US. Resizeable for 55 Width at head: 5. 9mm Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond Marks: Partial English hallmarks, tested as 18ct gold Condition:

Weight: 103

Stones: Malachite

- from Barbra Cartlidge's 'Twentieth-Century Jewelry' (1985)

They're mounted in eight double-claw mounts and the elegant crossover shoulders snake around their perimeter

who spoke to seeing gold strips which had been stamped with the defendant's name mark being sent to the Assay Office at Chester and being returned bearing the official hallmarks

Such stones were designed to be worn at night

the latter half of the 19th century

the symbolism is as ancient as it is potent

At the climax of the ceremony

wavy locks

A different technique relies solely on surface tension

Was this pendant was made in Maine by a crate fisherman