Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring mourning jewellery These are a early example

These are a early example of the technique

An especially nice 18k gold Signet Ring

and spread throughout Europe as far back as the late Iron Age

Stamped 18ct

Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring mourning jewellery These are a early exampleDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A sweet Victorian ring, fully charged with romantic sentiment. The head is modelled as a double heart each on set with a halo of diamonds around either a blue sapphire or a ruby. Double heart rings were usually given to a bride on her wedding day, to symbolise the union of two hearts. Different gemstones would represent different attributes.. in this case we have the diamonds for enduring love, a ruby for passion, and the