Daisy diamond and fine pearl ring

Antique daisy engagement ring in 18Kt yellow gold, decorated in its center with a fine button pearl (diameter: approx. 8.2mm), in a surround of antique cut diamonds (estimated color HI, estimated clarity VS to SI) with a total weight of diamonds estimated at approximately 1.40 Cts. Pearl accompanied by a certificate from the LFG (French Gemmology Laboratory) specifying fine seawater pearl with no indication of treatment. 19th century work. Gross weight: 4.45g Finger size: 50 (diameter 16.00 / US 5.25). Pattern height: 1.50 cm Condition: slight micro scratches on the gold parts, slight wear on the setting, micro scratches and natural relief of the pearl, shock and slight loss on a diamond, 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 the Ancient Rome (and up to the creation of the first cultured pearl in 1920) where pearls symbolize status, authority, and adorn high-ranking figures. All our engagement rings.