VICTORIAN CHRYSOBERYL CATS EYE & DIAMOND GYPSY RING

A super chunky 18ct gold Gypsy ring set with a large Chrysoberyl Cats eye, which is flanked by two old cut diamonds.

The central Chrysoberyl measures approx 3 carats, and is a pale green to yellow in colour.

There is some surface wear to the stone, but the cats eye can still clearly be seen.

The ring is open backed so good for everyday wear

The ring is Victorian circa 1880, yet still such a modern design.

Size approx: UK: K, US: 5 1/4

Weight approx: 7.8g

A cats eye is a gemological phenomenon; where specific gemstones that, when cut en cabochon display a luminous band reminiscent of the eye of a cat; this particular quality is termed chatoyancy.