19th Century Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Antique Five Stone Ring, England
Circa 1890

Antique 19th century Victorian ring set with five chunky old mine cut diamonds weighing .95 carats total within a 18K yellow gold setting. This ring has multiple hallmarks inside the band: the 18 indicates 18 carat gold, and the crown confirms it is gold rather than silver or another metal; the mark next to the 18 appears to be the Chester assay mark, though the date letter is too worn to determine the exact year. Based on the use of the crown gold mark (discontinued in 1890) and Chester’s operation during that time, the ring is most likely late Victorian.