Victorian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring earrings a ruby for passion

a ruby for passion

Central old English brilliant cut Diamond - 0

I believe the piece depicts the nine Classical Muses: a Lyre for Epic Poetry (Calliope)

and also two bands of elephant hair

and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends

Victorian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring earrings a ruby for passionDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful antique cluster ring set with a vibrant emerald and ten old mine cut diamonds. The pierced gallery displays chased scroll detailing, and the ring is modelled in 15k gold throughout. A fine piece, the design is very typical of the late 19th Century. STONES Natural Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamonds total carat weight approx. 0. 35ct MEASUREMENTS Head: 9. 0 x 7. 6mm WEIGHT 3. 2g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold