Victorian Turquoise Eye Ring

Victorian Turquoise Eye RingCharming Victorian ring reminiscent of an eye. Two entwined 'ribbons' of gold overlap at the head, each set with four vivid turquoise cabochons and finished with delicate hand engraving. Two further cabochons punctuate the shoulders, and it's crafted in warm 18 carat gold throughout. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: J 1 2 or 5 US. Resizeable for 55 Head: 6. 2mm by 14. 5mm Stones: Turquoise Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold Condition: Good antique

who in 1516 painted these images in roundels of the ceiling of the Sala Borgia in the Vatican

called a "peaberry"

The gallery features applied scrollwork and chased rococo-style engravings adorn the outside of the band

A jump ring appears to be missing

petal-like edges

The serpent's head is set with a vivid blood-red garnet

each set with four vivid turquoise cabochons and finished with delicate hand engraving

It's built around three turquoise cabochons - a pear and two ovals - punctuated with seed pearls and crafted in 15ct gold throughout

but it had several inconveniences

7mm (length of pin is 4

were served up a slice of pineapple

Head size: 12mm by 8