Victorian Scroll & Greek Key Buckle Ring pique English hallmarks for 18k gold

English hallmarks for 18k gold (Chester)

and dating from the Art Deco period

It dates from the 1920s - maybe slightly earlier - with wonderful detailing and finished in fine millegrain around the edges

and the thorax is a ruby cabochon

and signed Boucheron Paris

Victorian Scroll & Greek Key Buckle Ring pique English hallmarks for 18k goldDATE: Victorian, 1882 Gorgeous Victorian silver buckle ring made in the year 1882. It's awash with symbolism, to buckle for eternity, loyalty, strength and protection (a favourite motif of Queen Victoria herself), a scrolled, almost vine like design around the entirety of the band, with a Greek Key border along each edge. Crafted in sterling silver, with clear Birmingham assay marks and maker's mark S&G. The condition is particularly remarkable,