Victorian Emerald & Pearl Buckle Ring

Victorian Emerald & Pearl Buckle RingAn unusual gold buckle ring converted from a 19th century piece of jewellery. The buckle is finely worked in 15 carat gold and framed by a halo of alternating emeralds and pearls with a double claw fastener in the middle. An elegant double band, split at the shoulders, has been recently added for wear as a finger ring. With London hallmarks and a C&J maker's mark stamped inside the band. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: M or 6. 25 US. Resizeable

Stones: Garnet (variety almandine-pyrope) and two 0

featuring two staggered rows of seed pearls and turquoise cabochons

and the sentiment is quite clear

Ear wires are later additions

strength and mastery of combat

Stunning vintage Picture Frame ring dating from the Edwardian period

was organised around two cyclical patterns: a 365-day 'civil' cycle and a 260-day 'ritual' cycle

it's somewhat unusual in that it opens out into an upside down cross

it dates from the 1970s

The band is possible a later replacement in keeping with the original style

Mounted in 18 carat gold split claw settings

Striking on account of it's size and simple