Jewellery - 24th January 2019
Lot 1918
A George III diamond and emerald cluster ring
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £6200
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Description
A George III diamond and emerald cluster ring, centred with a cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of eight smaller cushion-shaped diamonds and eight small emeralds in silver and gold, the open work scroll shoulders set with further diamonds and joining the gold shank with inverted heart shapes, engraved to the interior with Hebrew inscription translating to Yevarechecha Adonai v'yishmarecha (May the Eternal one bless you and watch over you), size O 1/2
The inscription is the first line of the priestly blessing found in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 6, verses 24-26.