Victorian 13.5ct Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Size:9.75 The stone is a pear-shaped

The stone is a pear-shaped briolette cut

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A rare and unusual wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels

when the butterfly emerged from its chrysalis and flew away specifically represented the immortal soul leaving the human body in death

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

Victorian 13.5ct Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Size:9.75 The stone is a pear-shapedDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1900 Hello 13. 5ct Burma no heat sapphire An outstanding antique cluster ring dating from the early 20th Century, and set with the most incredible cornflower blue sapphire we've ever had the privilege of owning. It's an antique elongated cushion cut, with open culet, and pavilion facets that perfectly show off the stunning colour and fire within the stone. Mounted in a circa 1900 French ring, it's surrounded by a cluster of