Etruscan Revival 'Bird-of-Paradise' Micromosaic Ring

Etruscan Revival 'Bird-of-Paradise' Micromosaic RingAn incredible micromosaic ring dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. The curved, rectangular panel depicts Bird of Paradise in all its multi coloured glory wings outstretched and long tail feathers trailing behind. The ring itself, built in 15 carat yellow gold, is crafted in the Etruscan Revival style with fine ropework border and trefoil shoulder accents. The name Anne has been scratched into the underside of the head. Birds of Paradise are

with intricate scolloped settings designed to look like the petals of a flower

One of the diamonds is a rose cut

Also known as the left wedjat eye or udjat eye

Marks: Stamped 18ct & PLAT

Nupta Mar 1795

triangular facets designed to show bright flashes of colour as they bounce the light back out of the ruby

Light wear consistent with age including a small blemish to the shell and some corrosion to the pin (which could be polished out if desired)

0ct Brilliant Cut Diamond (I/J colour

naturally) that casts a bright circle of sunlight on one of the numbers engraved inside the band

immaculate

Cool antique signet ring with an intaglio carved carnelian panel depicting a bee

Marks: Italian