Gold, Garnet, and Enamel Ring

Centered on a bezel set checkerboard cushion cut garnet (9.6 x 9.6 x 5.7mm) weighing approximately 5.50 carats, with black enamel to shoulders, stamped B&H / 14K.

11.8mm; Ring size 10

8.8 dwt.

Garnet displays red hue, dark tone, and moderately strong saturation.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Garnet with abrasions to facet junctions visible under 10x magnification.