Gold ring set with a table cut emerald, Western Europe late 16th century.

A gold ring set with a table cut emerald.

Western Europe, late 16th century.

Ring size M UK / 6 US.

The bezel measures 1.2 x 1.1cm.

There is a historic repair to the rear of the shank as can be seen in the first image.

For a remarkably similar ring however set with a ruby see ‘Rings: Alice and Louis Koch Collection’, item no. 678.