512 - A Georgian silver, gold and rose-cut diamond seven-stone ring Comprising a graduated series of seven foil-back, triangular-shape and rose-cut diamonds.

A Georgian silver, gold and rose-cut diamond seven-stone ring Comprising a graduated series of seven foil-back, triangular-shape and rose-cut diamonds. Central diamond estimated visible dimensions of 3.8 by 4.5 by 1.9mm. Ring size N1/2. 2.8gm. Family provenance: By repute, gifted by Lady Craven to a young member of the family upon a chance meeting in Naples, Italy, the two individuals seemingly quite taken with each other, the ring remained within the family with the exception of a brief visit to a pawnbrokers in the nineteen-hundreds until the present day. Elizabeth Berkeley married William Craven in 1767 and despite having seven children, the marriage was not a happy one with both partners indulging in affairs including Elizabeth's liaison with the French ambassador which was so scandalous as to made the pages of the Morning Chronicle. Elizabeth travelled extensively in Europe including Italy, France and Austria and published, amongst other books, a story of her travels 'A Journey though the Crimea to Constantinople' in 1789. Surface scratches and minor marks. Fine fissures to the rose metal. Engraved 144, supposed by the pawnbroker. Varied deterioration to the foils. Diamonds appear relatively bright and well matched. Cut and setting of diamonds prevents accurate total weight, colour and clarity assessment. Width 0.5cm. Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk