Victorian Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Ring hardstone with aquamarine in the centre

with aquamarine in the centre and petals set with pearls

carved from a single piece of shell

and modelled in platinum throughout

and the colour of the stone is completely mesmerising

Victorian Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Ring hardstone with aquamarine in the centreDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Superb Victorian single stone ring set with a large oval lapis lazuli cabochon. The stone rests in a simple rub over setting, with scrolled split shoulders and a quasi double band. Crafted in 9 karat rose gold, it was handmade in England in the 1880s. STONES Lapis Lazuli MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 7 x 1. 3cm Width of band: 1. 8mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with