Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings Of the exceptionally high quality

Of the exceptionally high quality you'd expect from a Russian piece of this era

A magnificent Imperial Topaz collar and pendant set

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

No marks present - tests as sterling silver

the harlequin multi-coloured gemstones represents Agriculture (Polyhymnia) - as in a bountiful harvest

Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings Of the exceptionally high qualityDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A sweet Victorian ring, fully charged with romantic sentiment. The head is modelled as a double heart each on set with a halo of diamonds around either a blue sapphire or a ruby. Double heart rings were usually given to a bride on her wedding day, to symbolise the union of two hearts. Different gemstones would represent different attributes.. in this case we have the diamonds for enduring love, a ruby for passion, and the