Pearl and diamond garter ring

Garter ring in 18kt yellow gold (hallmark: eagle's head), decorated with a line of 5 probably fine pearls, in a setting of rose-cut diamonds. French Victorian work from the 19th century. Gross weight: 2.39g Pattern height: 0.60 cm Finger size: 53 (diameter 16.75 / US 6.25). Condition: very slight micro scratches on the gold parts, slight wear of the setting, abrasion of the diamonds and pearls, some shocks on the diamonds, see photos. Did you know that fine (or natural) pearls are very rare since their discovery is a matter of chance? And who says rare, says precious: this is the case during ancient Rome (and until the creation of the first cultured pearl in 1920) where pearls symbolize status, authority, and adorn high-ranking people. . All our old rings.