Victorian Paris Cameo Ring

Victorian Paris Cameo RingThe legend of the Trojan War has remained lodged in our imaginations for thousands of years. The events supposedly unfolded in the mortal realm as a direct result of a quarrel between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite indeed, the ancients believed the fall of Troy marked the end of the mythical age and the beginning of the historical age, and quite how much truth is contained within the stories has been as source of great debate amongst contemporary

flame-fusion stone appears blueish in daylight and bright purple under electric light

Marks: Signed Titanium Dust

thus increasing its refractive index and as a result its fire (ability to split light into its constituent colours) and brilliance (brightness)

"Multis bonis flebiles quam mihi"

Era: Mid Century circa 1950s

and future respectively

Jewellers began working with platinum towards the end of the 19th century

Stones: Three transitional cut diamonds

The compass itself is set into a gorgeous piece of jasper

with a gorgeous rustic - almost otherworldly - charm

An enchanting and striking mid century bracelet set with nine golden yellow citrines getting gradually larger towards the middle

set with vibrant natural opals displaying bright rainbow flashes of colour