Georgian Garnet Four-Stone Ring niello A beautiful double string pearl

A beautiful double string pearl necklace dating from the 1950s

Every visible edge is finished in fine millegrain (naturally)

The quality and design are both superb displaying excellent craftsmanship and taste

open backed with split claws

including the three classical orders

Georgian Garnet Four-Stone Ring niello A beautiful double string pearlDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 Somewhat unusual to find a four stone ring but here we are. Odd numbers are often employed in design, anything from interiors, to jewellery, to gardens etc. I believe the logic is something to do with forcing your eyes to move around the room space ring etc. And this forced movement creates strong visual interest, which seems to make sense. However, given how common it is to see three stones and five stones (and of course