Lindsay says the diamonds look like bows. I think they look like they've been squished between some pushy turquoise cabochons. A fun, vibrant ring from the Victorian era with sophisticated old mine cut diamonds and an over-the-top mounting.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), 2 7mm x 6mm oval turquoise cabochons, 7.3mm x 6.3mm oval turquoise cabochon, 8 old mine cut diamonds approximately .60ctw
AGE: c. 1880
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 6, can be resized; 8mm head, 2mm shank