Mid-Victorian Emerald & Pearl Ring

Mid-Victorian Emerald & Pearl RingCharming antique cluster ring dating from the mid Victorian era; English hallmarks warrant the gold at 15 carat, and tell us the precise year it was made 1863. The head resembles a flower with natural pearl 'petals' around an emerald in the middle. Two more emeralds flank the head, and the band features intricate engraving all the way around the outer surface with elegant scrolled openwork at the shoulders. A concealed locket compartment, hidden

The ring date from the 1880s

Part of our Rings of Resistance collection of five Modern Posy Rings inspired by the last 500 years of resisting oppression

The prongs and gallery were created by carving away sections of the head - known as a belcher setting - and the shape is known as "navette" or little boat

Pearls range from 4

a few centimeters across

the necklace fastens with a sterling silver toggle clasp

into killing another

25ct calculated weight

The eldest two were lovely enough to be admired everywhere

and queens are not normally associated with military activity in ancient Egypt

ON HOLD An INCREDIBLE antique snake ring dating from the mid 19th century

initiating the summer solstice