Pristine Antique Buckle Ring gold texture and attention to detail

texture and attention to detail

6mm thick• 6

with Portuguese hallmarks• 10

It's clear that someone has tinkered a little with the pearls - one set low while the other is at a jaunty height - but their milky white bodies are the perfect foil for the fiery saturation of the pink sapphire

Pristine Antique Buckle Ring gold texture and attention to detailThe buckle motif was well loved in Georgian and Victorian jewelry, representing eternity, fidelity, and a strength of love. Used in mourning pieces, friendship tokens, and wedding bands alike, it was a versatile symbol that also allowed for all kinds of variation in style. This fine example features a vivid ruby flanked by a pair of early old European cut diamonds (both very bright, but one on the peppery side), and the detail of both the belt (edged