In 1820, at the end of the Georgian period, gray pearls were far less common than their white counterparts. Set into a half-hoop ring, they would have made the wearer look v. sophisticated. Half-hoop rings were comfortable enough for everyday wear while still offering plenty of presence across the finger. Pearls were a favorite choice: they had long been associated with wisdom, sincerity, and emotional balance, qualities especially admired in Georgian women.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), 9 3mm - 3.5mm gray pearls
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good - marks on the back of the shank from a previous repair or resizing
SIZE: 6.5, can be slightly resized; 4.5mm head, 2.1mm shank