Vintage 1980’s 18ct Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring

Description

Unusual heavy cluster ring set with a central emerald cut emerald measuring approximately 5mm x 4.5mm, surrounded by ten brilliant cut diamonds, each weighing an estimated 0.05ct.  Total diamond content estimated as 0.50ct.  Overall the cluster measures 12mm x 9mm and sits 8mm high on the finger.  Mounted in an unusual 18ct yellow gold split shoulder shank with five long wires fanning from the base and touching each diamond.  The emerald is set with ten claw settings and white gold half rub over settings to the diamonds.  Fully hallmarked London 1980.  Finger size L.  Gross weight 7.3g, the shank measures 3.4mm x 1.35mm deep at the base.