Antique English 9K, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Ring dogs a blood-red garnet cabochon

a blood-red garnet cabochon

classic work of art which is essential to any collector of antique jewelry

or white iron (referred to as gun metal in English)

as industry boomed and created millionaires overnight

it is applied and fired

Antique English 9K, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Ring dogs a blood-red garnet cabochonVictorians loved turquoise stones, which symbolized friendship as well as romantic love. To give someone a ring with the clear blue turquoise meant that you held them in high esteem, either as dear friend or lover. This wonderful example features a scrolled ring top with three Persian turquoise stones alternated with two seed pearls, a popular combination of the day. Great for stacking, or on its own as a delicate accessory, it's a great unisex