Victorian Paste Flower Ring art nouveau The stone displays particularly bright

The stone displays particularly bright adularescence - the optical effect whereby light appears to dance and shimmer beneath the surface - with just a hint of blue

coin purses

The ouroboros broken by a diamond

Elegant tapered shoulders terminate in white gold square settings for the diamonds

but wonderful

Victorian Paste Flower Ring art nouveau The stone displays particularly brightUnusual antique flower ring set with paste gemstone 'petals' in a variety of different pinkish purplish hues. The stones are set in silver on a 9ct yellow gold band with elegant shoulder detailing and pronounced, 'pie crust' settings. It dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870. Era: Victorian, circa 1870 Head: 12. 0mm by 9. 8mm Ring size: Q or 8. 25 US. Resizable for 35 Stones: Paste gemstones Marks: Stamped 9ct Condition: Great