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LOT 1386

Medieval Gold Ring with Natural Diamond

CIRCA 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (1.29 grams, 20.31 mm overall, 14.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)).

With expanding hoop, closed setting with a natural rough diamond.

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

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LOT 1386

Medieval Gold Ring with Natural Diamond

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560

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