Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Ring lavender an excellent contrast to the

an excellent contrast to the gold and the diamond

~100 years after it was popularised by Napoleon when he proposed to Josephine with a sapphire and diamond example (look that up

mock religious busy bodies and suburban fool hens all of which are structurally solid bone from the chin up"

76ct Ceylon Sapphire - no evidence of heat treatment

It's crafted in 15k gold and features a turquoise-set flower and leaves

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Ring lavender an excellent contrast to theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful antique cluster ring dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The central stone is a vibrant amethyst, and it's surrounded by a halo of pearls. Crafted in 22k gold throughout, it's well made and quite dainty with a delicate profile. STONES 0. 53ct Amethyst Pearl MEASUREMENTS Head: 10. 6 x 9. 1mm Rise off finger: 3. 5mm Width of band: 1. 3mm WEIGHT 2. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 22k gold CONDITION Very