1891 Scrolled Gypsy Ring

1891 Scrolled Gypsy RingCute Victorian 'gypsy' ring, with Chester hallmarks dating it to 1891. The head is split into five sections, with the middle featuring a bright star set central diamond, flanked by two vertical rows of dainty seed pearls either side and capped by a juicy magenta ruby at each shoulder. The band is crafted in rich, 18 carat yellow gold and features elegant scrolled detailing at the shoulders. Era: Victorian, 1891 Width at head: 6. 8mm Ring size: M or 6.

It's 57 inches in length

The two gemstone drops are rather special: briolette cut pink topaz stones with diamond-set caps

These three guys are mounted in sterling silver - a ring and stud earrings that date from the 1980s

Wear to the stone consistent with age

and the ancients saw them as messengers from the gods - associated with the soul and fertility

18 carat gold

light wear consistent with age including rubbing to the back of the band

it bears French import marks for 9ct gold (clover)

Are we to suppose that whomever made this ring (it looks to have been converted from an older

A stylised four-leaf clover

Marks: SB&S Ltd maker's mark and partial Chester hallmark for 9ct gold

The principal stone is a superb