Victorian Emerald & Diamond Chequerboard Ring Stuart Crystal The individually hinged top gives

The individually hinged top gives us a clue to its age - the newer pieces have a solid cage top instead of hinged arms

8cm (including bail)

It's a beautifully constructed piece that dates from the turn of the 20th Century

after fighting in some particularly bloody battles in March 1900

However this example likely contained an engagement ring

Victorian Emerald & Diamond Chequerboard Ring Stuart Crystal The individually hinged top givesDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine Victorian chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating emeralds and old cut diamonds. Somewhat unusual to see this combination of stones, they're more often found with sapphires or rubies, but the emeralds work really well. It's modelled in 18 karat gold, and dates from circa 1880. STONES Emeralds and Old Cut Diamonds total diamond weight approx. 0. 40ct MEASUREMENTS Head: 15. 0 x 7. 8mm Width of band: 2. 0mm