Edwardian Scalloped Cluster Ring

Edwardian Scalloped Cluster RingAn unusual antique cluster ring that, at the time it was made, melded the old and the new. Meaning? The face of the ring, set with a cluster of diamonds around a central ruby, is crafted in platinum and finished with fine millegrain detailing. During the early 20th century, the use of platinum was very much in its infancy jewellers having only recently been able to work at the high temperatures required to soften the metal. The rest of the ring, with

* one of the primordial kings of Athens

crafted in 18 carat gold and featuring the deeply carved

Birmingham 1989

Tortoiseshell has been prized for its use in jewellery and the decorative arts since ancient times

It's heavy and chunky

Built in platinum throughout and stamped to the inner band

The Victorians were big into symbolism and sentiment

Crafted in platinum

Cool antique chain ring dating from the early 20th century

With a vintage brilliant cut diamond at the centre and French-cut sapphire halo

the flat band crafted in 18ct gold and the stones set in platinum prongs

but wished to create unique pieces of their own design