This ring (for Anne!) was made around 1820, but the feeling is universally true forever. "Time passes but friendship remains" appears in French (the misspelling of "temps" isn't mine, but the stone carver's. An hourglass drives the point home.
Le Tems Pase Mais L'Amitie Reste/Anne
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), bloodstone
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 6.75, resizing not recommended; 1/2" head, 2.1mm shank