you will find this ring simply irresistible
Condition: Very good condition commensurate with age and wear
The next step is for the piece to be hand-polished with pumice and the top edge of the wires gilded unless they are already formed of gold
Dimensions: Ring top is 1" at widest point
as in a favorite literary character around here: Ichabod Crane
Sold Antique Silver, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Cross Pendant Chinese you will find this ringPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was very fond of the stone, gifting her bridesmaids with pieces which included it, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection,