In the early 19th century, diamonds were hard to come by and, as with most rare things, they were wildly expensive. The five stone diamond ring was de rigueur for a well-heeled lady and this clever ring was a way to get the look without the imposing price tag. Diamond jewelry was reserved for evening wear, in the dim candlelight this ring, with its tiny diamond chips and domed silver settings, would give off a sparkle similar to its more expensive gemmier equivalent. French import marks.