Stunning Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamond Ring

Stunning 18ct gold, emerald and old-cut diamond ring. Beautifully clear hallmarks showing the makers mark (CS * FS) for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings-Frank-Shepherd, marks for 18carat gold and year mark, a leopards head for London and a U to signify that the ring was hallmarked in 1915. Saunders and Shepherd was a highly successful firm founded in London in 1869 with branches opening in Birmingham and Chester. They continue to manufacture jewellery and watch cases in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter today.

Size: UK M, US

Weight: 3.9grams

Condition: General marks and wear. Emeralds are later replacements. Width at widest point 6mm. Diamonds are bright. Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct. Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Emeralds are bright with light abrasion and nibbles.