George V 9ct rose gold mourning ring set with a rose cut diamond, seed pearls and enamel, marked Chester 1914 RP over struck. Engraved 1914-15, band width 0.18 in., ring size O, weight 2.4 grams
- George V - George V (1865 – 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 1910 until his death in 1936.
- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.
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