‘Maximilian’-Three carat antique diamond cluster ring

‘Maximilian’-Three carat antique diamond cluster ring

• 14 ct yellow gold and silver top ring with 4.30 cts of diamonds
• Central diamond, approx. 3.15 cts in a closed-back setting
• Centre diamond is 12.8mm x 9.6mm.
• Surrounded by a cluster of 14 rose-cut diamonds, approx. 1.15 cts total diamond weight
• 14K yellow gold shank is engraved No. 96 N 3.15K 14st. 1.15K
• Ring size M (6)
• Total diamond weight 4.30 cts approx
• Total weight including stones: 5.6 gms
• A spectacular ring with a fascinating provenance (see below)

(This may be one of the rose-cut diamonds that was once among a set of diamond buttons owned by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, overthrown and executed in 1867. Twelve of these buttons were acquired by Col. Edward H. R. Green, son of the financier Hetty Green. When Edward Green a collector of coins, stamps and jewellery died in 1936, his collections were sold privately and at auction. Hammer Galleries acquired jewellery from Green’s collection, including the set of 12 rose-cut diamonds, mounted as finger rings.)