Georgian Sapphire Ring rose gold dating from the late Victorian

dating from the late Victorian period

The spider's head and abdomen are set with pale blue aquamarines

The Birmingham hallmarks warrant the gold and confirm the date it was made: 1989

while the diamonds rest in gorgeous swirling foliate tops

Legend has it that these rings were conceived centuries ago by a Persian nobleman with serious marital insecurities (maybe he was punching above his weight

Georgian Sapphire Ring rose gold dating from the late VictorianExquisite Georgian ring set with a dreamy cornflower blue sapphire. The ring is beautifully detailed: the shoulders intricately engraved with abstract floral and foliate motifs, the band is fluted as was typical of the period, and little scrolled flourishes frame the stone. The cushion cut sapphire displays a wonderful, watery cornflower blue tone and rests in a simple collet setting. It's English, dating from the early 19th century circa 1800 and