DATE: Victorian, 1888

Cool antique three-stone gypsy ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century, hallmarks pinpoint the year to 1888. Victorian England enjoyed decades of unprecedented stability and prosperity: people adopted a highly moralistic attitude, a strong aversion to crime and anything overtly bawdy, and developed a strict and comprehensive set of social rules and conventions. There was a cultural shift away from the reason-driven rationalism of the Georgian era, making way for more romantic and sentimental ideologies. Naturally, this is reflected in the jewellery of the period, which incorporates a plethora of symbols and motifs that were known represent anything from Hope to Death. The stones in this ring - two blood-red rubies and an old mine cut diamond - are set within stars, a powerful motif to the Victorians, symbolising both guidance and destiny. It's crafted in 18 karat gold throughout, having developed the most beautiful antique patina over the past 130 years.

STONES

Old Mine Cut Diamond - 6pts approx.

Two Natural Rubies

MEASUREMENTS 

Width at head: 5.7mm

Width of band: 2.1mm

WEIGHT 

2.3g

MARKS 

English hallmarks for 18k gold, Birmingham 1888

CONDITION 

Very good, with strong antique patina