Late Victorian 9ct Gold Split Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring feed-condition-used the Goddess taking a sleeping

the Goddess taking a sleeping attitude with closed eyes and head down

The ladybird has long been considered a symbol of good luck

The painting is meticulously rendered

Be dramatic

but a nod to royal elegance

Late Victorian 9ct Gold Split Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring feed-condition-used the Goddess taking a sleepingThis beautiful Late Victorian ring dates to the 1860s and features a classic cluster design of creamy split pearls surrounding a central old mine cut diamond. The diamond has a slight pinkish hue. It is all set in 9ct gold. A fine example of 19th century romantic jewellery, the ring exhibits traces of mercury gildinga technique used during the period to give gold a richer, brighter finish. Mercury gilding, also known as fire gilding, involved applying