Rare Iberian 18th Century Ruby Spinel Ring 14k Gold Onyx Ring This wonderful brooch was handcrafted

This wonderful brooch was handcrafted in London around 1900-10

such as the one featured on this locket

The Lord watch between me and thee

It is marked with the silver fineness mark

Whether chosen as a distinctive engagement ring or worn as a statement of Victorian elegance

Rare Iberian 18th Century Ruby Spinel Ring 14k Gold Onyx Ring This wonderful brooch was handcraftedBefore the sun never set on the British Empire, it never set on the Spanish one. In fact, all the way up to the end of the eighteenth century it was Spain, not Britain, who controlled most of the Americas, both North and South. This gorgeous and rare Iberian ring was hand crafted in Spain or Portugal around 1750. It is set with a mix of table cut rubies and spinels in a stylized bow motif. Ribbons used to tie gems around the wrist and neck morphed