Victorian Turquoise & Coral Star Ring

Victorian Turquoise & Coral Star RingCharming Victorian trilogy ring with turquoise and orange coral cabochons in engraved star settings. English hallmarks warrant the gold at 15 carat, and it dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. Somewhat unusual selection of stones for this type of ring, but they complement each other beautifully. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: K 1 2 or 5. 5 US. Resize for 55 Head: 14. 9mm by 6. 3mm Stones: Coral & Turquoise Hallmarks:

Marks: Each link stamped

Chester hallmarks indicate 18ct gold

the technique for producing sapphire and ruby in the laboratory having been perfected by Auguste Verneuil a few decades earlier

A giant vivid red ruby is the main event here

Starting form the T-bar end they are:

the most influential story in ancient Egyptian mythology

It's set with a vibrant amethyst cabochon that's deep in both cut and colour

rising high over the finger

small amounts of lime

the principal stone - a stunning 0

This "utility mark" was introduced by the English assay offices during the darkest days of WW2

Classically stylish pearl bracelet from the 1990s