EDWARDIAN OLD EUROPEAN CUT CLUSTER RING, 1909

An Edwardian diamond cluster ring, claw-set with seven old mine-cut diamonds in an open-back setting, mounted in 18kt yellow gold. Fully hallmarked for Chester, 1909, with maker's mark 'W G M'. Estimated diamond weight 2.5 carats, G-H color and SI clarity.

Why we are obsessed:

There is a distinct magic to Edwardian diamond clusters and Chester pieces carry a special allure for antique jewelry collectors; because the historic assay office closed permanently in 1962, every surviving Chester mark represents a finite piece of British jewelry history.