1875 Ruby & Pearl Sunburst Ring

1875 Ruby & Pearl Sunburst RingCute antique round cluster ring dating from the mid Victorian period, 1875 to be precise. A hand inscription inside the band tells us it was gifted from FB to SHB on the 10th of August, 1875. A birthday gift, or wedding present perhaps? It's crafted in 18ct yellow gold with an array of vibrant rubies pinkish red hue and diamonds arranged around a central, natural pearl. Era: Victorian, 1875 Head size: 10. 4mm Ring size: M or 6. 25 US. Resizable for 35

This neoclassical brooch dates from the Georgian period

Stone: Chrysoprase (or agate/polycrystalline-quartz)

an evolution of the table cut and a precursor to the old mine

Signed Boucheron

it's size and scale makes it a true unisex piece today

with crisp lines and flat edges

The ring is crafted in sterling silver with industrial - almost steampunk - styling and set with a cornflower blue glass panel with intaglio seal

emerald for Mercury

An unusual antique WW1 era flag bracelet featuring seven "Flags of the Allies"

Stone: Old European cut diamond

was a symbol of renewal and rebirth to the Ancient Egyptians - not at all the destructive entity as portrayed in modern Western cinema

The stone is a stunning flame fusion ruby displaying as vivid a red as physically possible - it's electric