Provenance

A beautiful and highly unusual Victorian rhodolite garnet three-stone ring, c.1880. Set to centre with an impressive oval shaped cushion cut rhodolite garnet with a stunning plum-like colour. Rhodolite is the name given to purplish-pink garnets prized for their rich, luminous colour and exceptional clarity. Rhodolite’s name is derived from the Greek rhodon, meaning “rose,” a fitting reference to its distinctive hues, which range from delicate raspberry and rose-pink to deep purplish-red. Rhodolite are particularly rare compared to the usual deep reds and browns of other garnets. 

Flanked by two further rhodolite garnets, perfectly matched in colour, tone and clarity. Claw and grain set in an ornate 9ct rose gold three-stone ring design. The band bears the maker’s mark 'BHJ', for Barnet Henry Joseph & Co., an esteemed manufacturer jeweller based in Birmingham between 1865 to 1929.

The Natural Stones

• Central garnet weight: 1.22ct
• Central garnet size: Length 8.4mm; Width 6.3mm; Depth 2.8mm
• Total garnet weight: 2.50ct
  
• Garnets: Natural Rhodolite garnets; Oval mived-cut.

The Band

• Metal Composition: 9ct rose gold
• Hallmarks: marked with '9ct' indicating 9ct rose gold. Further marked with 'BHJ' maker's mark for Barnet Henry Joseph & Co., an esteemed manufacturer jeweller based in Birmingham between 1865 to 1929.

The Ring Overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 10.2mm; Width 17.5mm
• Height of Setting: 3.5mm
  

General Wear & Condition

• Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. All stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).