{"product_id":"georgian-1784-amethyst-diamond-memorial-ring-ralph-bigland-garter-principal-king-of-arms","title":"18th Century English Georgian Amethyst Diamond Ring c 1784 – Ralph Bigland, Garter Principal King of Arms","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted from the 18ct Gold, this exceptional English Georgian ring, dated to 1784, carries with it beauty, exquisite craftsmanship and a fascinating historical connection! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is engraved: “ob 27 March 1784 at 73. GPH of Arms” and bears a tiny glazed panel, a typical feature of high-status Georgian mourning jewellery. The inscription refers to Ralph Bigland, Garter Principal King of Arms, the most senior herald at the College of Arms in London, who served from 1780 until his death in 1784. As Garter King of Arms, Bigland was responsible for state ceremonial occasions and the granting of coats of arms, making this ring a piece of national heritage as well as a personal memorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is set with a richly coloured 12.5 x 10.5mm faceted Amethyst of approximately 1.8cts, surrounded by a halo of 22 glittering old mine cut Diamonds totalling around 0.35cts. Crafted in the late 18th century with remarkable care, it remains pristine — a wearable piece of Georgian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgian c.1784\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRING SIZE:\u003c\/b\u003e UK Size N \/ US Size 6.5\u003cbr\u003eContact us for a resizing estimate at enquiries@lillicoco.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Amethyst measures 12.5 x 10.5mm (0.49\" x 0.41\"), approx. 1.8ct. 22 x 1.5–1.7mm old mine cut Diamonds totalling approx. 0.35cts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as 18ct Gold and Silver, Amethyst, Old Mine Cut Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis piece predates 1950; hallmarks may be partial or worn and are assessed accordingly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e The Amethyst is pristine, with no chips or facet wear. Diamonds are bright and secure, and the engraved reverse remains clear and sharp. The overall condition is remarkable for a piece over 240 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917756600614,"sku":"V049","price":5936.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/V049-3-Edit_d5fdacea-40ff-43da-80b1-d941b4210992.jpg?v=1755596102","url":"https:\/\/it.lillicoco.com\/products\/georgian-1784-amethyst-diamond-memorial-ring-ralph-bigland-garter-principal-king-of-arms","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}