Turquoise and pearls are a classic Victorian pairing. This mid 19th century ring features an east-to-west oriented navette-shaped face with a line of pearls haloed in turquoise. The gems are set in crimped silver collets typical of the early to mid 19th century. The bombé head holds a surprise, a locket concealed by a discreet hinged gold panel.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), graduated seed pearls & turquoise cabochons
AGE: c. 1850
CONDITION: Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 7.5, can be slightly resized; 9.5mm head, 1.8mm shank