Antique Victorian 14k gold, silver, old mine and rose cut diamond horseshoe ring

Title: Antique Victorian 14k gold, silver, old mine and rose cut diamond horseshoe ring

c. 1870

Size: 6

Description: Possibly an older conversion from a pin, but if so, it was done seamlessly. Victorian equestrian themed ring featuring twinkling mine cut diamonds lining the horseshoe and rose cut diamonds studding the head of the riding crop. Central design set in silver and 14k gold, band is 14k gold. Horsehoses are an age old talisman symbolizing good luck.

Diamond weight/size: x8 mine cut diamonds, (~.30ct total); x3 rose cut diamonds, (~.06ct total)

Diamond color: H-K

Diamond clarity: S1-I1

Ring weight: 1.68g

Ring/band width (N/S): 10.85mm at widest (center front, tip of hoseshoe to tip of crop), 1.65mm at narrowest (center back)

Ring depth (max height atop the finger): 2.70mm

Hallmarks: None, tested for 14k gold and silver

Condition: Very good antique condition

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