DATE: Vintage, c.1987
Hearts and diamonds are a match made in romantic heaven..
This charming Vintage cluster ring features gorgeous heart shaped diamonds and a brilliant cut diamond, arranged in a lovely flower cluster formation. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout with lovely split shoulders, and features English hallmarks dating it to 1987.
The history of the heart shape diamond can be traced back over 500 years! The first reported mention came from the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza where it appeared in a conversation. The Duke described the mythical quests of the wealthy "Cosimo de Medici" of the political dynasty in Florence, as being similar to a heart-shaped diamond. If we are to believe that this conversation took place, then it means that heart shaped diamonds were cut earlier that the 15th century and became known as a symbol of royalty.
Shortly afterwards, in 1562, Mary Queen of Scots sent Queen Elizabeth a beautiful ring with a heart-shaped diamond in it. This is one of the most famous diamond hearts in history and during this period it was thought to be a symbol of friendship as well as goodwill.
STONES
Approx. 0.85ct total of Brilliant and Heart Diamonds
MEASUREMENTS
Head: 10.6 x 10.6cm
Rise off finger: 5mm
Width of band: 1.7mm
WEIGHT
3.1g
MARKS
English hallmarks for 18k gold, 1987
Stamped PFG
CONDITION
Excellent
