Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring pinchbeck Mounted in wonderfully ornate 15k

Mounted in wonderfully ornate 15k gold

Instead of the usual six-pyramids-in-a-cross formation

The detail and posture are both fantastic

they are seen to interpret celestial messengers

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring pinchbeck Mounted in wonderfully ornate 15kDATE: Victorian, c. 1897 This gorgeous Victorian half hoop ring is set with three gorgeous royal blue sapphires across the head, with glistening diamonds nestled in between each stone. Crafted entirely in 18 karat yellow gold, it features English hallmarks dating it to Birmingham, 1897 and a lovely pierced gallery which continues up to form the claws that hold the stones in place. Wit charming scrolled details at the shoulders, it remains in excellent