{"product_id":"edwardian-old-mine-cut-diamond-gypsy-ring","title":"Edwardian 18ct Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful gypsy ring fully hallmarked and made in Chester in 1902. In the centre is a 0.18 carat old mine cut within a star shape setting. This style of ring is amazingly modern - despite being over a century old! They are modern in another way too, as they are fashionable for both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are they called Gypsy rings? \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe origin of their name is a little dark and it can be traced back to the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century, when men and women of the upper class would travel through the countryside, fearful that gypsies might try and steal their valuables. In response to how easily they imagined it would be to snatch a gem from a raised claw-set ring, the gypsy ring was invented. The stones sit snugly in place within, rather than upon, the band. By setting\u003c\/span\u003e their diamonds and gemstones in thick bands of gold, they could hide their true wealth and hide their jewels from any preying bandits! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setting is a\u003cspan\u003e practical setting for our busy lifestyles too - the diamond is well protected from any knocks, and is convenient for the current hygiene measures of constant hand washing – soap can’t get stuck under the gemstone and dull its sparkle!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39787983962251,"sku":"212N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/edwardian-old-mine-cut-diamond-gypsy-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-981551.jpg?v=1752329551","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/es\/products\/edwardian-old-mine-cut-diamond-gypsy-ring","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}