19th Century Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring, England
Circa 1897

Antique 19th century Victorian ring set with five old mine cut diamonds weighing .95 carats total within a 18K yellow gold setting. Inside the band are multiple hallmarks, including the crown mark, indicating gold and a symbol used in England prior to 1894, followed by the “18” mark denoting 18K yellow gold. The band also bears a shield shaped hallmark that appears to correspond to the Chester assay office, along with a date letter “O” that corresponds to the year of assay.