Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Dress Ring

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Ring

A richly detailed vintage garnet ring, hallmarked in London for 1988.

Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, the ring centres on a deep red oval-cut garnet, surrounded by six smaller round garnets in an ornate, symmetrical arrangement. The openwork setting and decorative shoulders give the piece a distinctly Victorian-inspired character — a good example of the revival styles that remained popular in British jewellery during the late 20th century.

The full London hallmark provides an exact date of 1988, making this a genuinely vintage piece rather than the Edwardian ring its traditional appearance might first suggest.

The garnets have the characteristic deep wine-red colour associated with the stone, revealing warmer flashes of red and orange as they catch the light.

A characterful vintage ring with all the romance of an earlier design, but a history we can trace precisely through its hallmark.

Details

• Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
• Gemstone: Garnet
• Centre stone: Oval faceted garnet
• Surrounding stones: Six round faceted garnets
• Hallmark: Full UK hallmark
• Assay Office: London
• Date: 1988
• Period: Vintage / late 20th century
• Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition