Antique Ottoman Gold Ring — 12ct Natural Ural Emerald & Diamonds | 19th century

An exceptional Ottoman ring from the 19th century, produced at the height of the Ottoman Empire's tradition of fine goldsmithing. The sheer scale and quality of the central stone alone places this ring in a category entirely its own.

At its center sits a natural Ural emerald cabochon of approximately 12 carats — a stone of exceptional size and an intense, deeply green characteristic of the finest Russian material from the Ural Mountains. A natural Ural emerald of this size is genuinely rare.

The 14k gold shank is elaborately worked with architectural motifs — mosques and minarets rendered in extraordinary detail and set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. The entire setting is enameled in a deep, rich green, chosen to echo the stone at its center.

• Period: Ottoman, 19th century
• Metal: 14k gold
• Central stone: Natural Ural emerald cabochon (Russia), approx. 12 carats
• Accent stones: Rose-cut diamonds
• Stone dimensions: 16 x 15 mm
• Total weight: 9.1 g
• Size: 52 FR — 6 US — L½ UK
• Certification: Bellerophon laboratory certificate included
• Condition: Minor enamel wear and evidence of historical resizing consistent with age — very good overall condition for the period