Antique Victorian Garnet and seed pearl ring, 9ct gold

Antique Victorian Garnet and seed pearl ring, 9ct goldA pretty antique Victorian Garnet and seed pearl ring in 9ct yellow gold. It is a boat head style ring set to the front with three purple red Garnets with a faceted round cut, large tables giving them a flat cut look, the garnet are intercepted with tiny seed pearl and they are all set into a rich yellow gold setting. It has a smooth yellow gold band, this shows evidence of resize or possibly a replacement but both parts of the same era, there is a

The outer rim is also decorated with line engraving and intermittent triangular cartouche

one link with a tiny hole

onyx have natural variation of shades of black with some almost translucent areas

The matrix has been carved with a the head of a Romanesque soldierThis is perfect worn as a pendant or for hanging from your favourite Albert chain

30ct (estimated in setting only)

It has a pretty engraved front with yellow gold highlights and a smooth polished reverse

some patina to the gold

The flat cut garnets are arranged as little tiny flowers and there are four flowers to each earring in an off circle shape

it could also be used as an albertina or watch chain fob

The blade is fully hallmarked for sterling silver

This would make for a lovely gift for someone special or perhaps even an alternative option to diamonds for an engagement ring

The garnet is further set with any array of tiny creamy seed pearls to form a star shape