Victorian Emerald Marquise Ring

Victorian Emerald Marquise RingA verdant green emerald sits at the centre of this exquisite antique marquise ring, set within a gold head studded with glistening rose cut diamonds, the edge of which is scalloped and uniquely marked by a line of black enamel. The shoulders are carved into an ornate balustrade design and the whole ring is crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold. There are a lot of elements at play here, but they somehow work together effortlessly to create a striking

they are pastes

set over foil

Elegant antique urn ring dating from the early 20th century

pretty much a distillation of the overt romanticism the Victorians are known for

Marks: French import mark (owl) for 18ct gold

named after her

Ear wires are latter additions

tested as 15ct Gold

the cameo is protected by glass

and the diamonds in platinum claws - French control marks to the outer band indicate 18ct gold and platinum (they're import marks

gave these (mostly) harmless creatures an evil reputation

The spider's head and abdomen are set with pale blue aquamarines