Post-Medieval — Late 16th century-early 17th century
Pyrope garnet solitaire ring
A gold finger ring decorated with white enamel and set with a foiled table-cut garnet. Part of the Cheapside Hoard
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14230
- Object name:
- Pyrope garnet solitaire ring
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Related places:
Ratnapura, Kahawatta, Balangoda, Sri Lanka; Kodumanal, Arikamedu, India; Afghanistan; Pakistan;?
- Production date:
- late 16th century-early 17th century
- Material:
garnet (pyrope, pyralspite solid-solution series, iron aluminium silicate, crystal structure - isometric - rhombic, dodecahedron)
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm (hoop), W 7 mm (bezel), D 3 mm (bezel), WT 2.91g, almandine-pyrope garnet RI 1.78-1.81, SG 3.95-4.20, Mohs 7½, stone tested with RI = 1.76
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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