Georgian Imperial Topaz Three-Stone Ring marcasite The back of the head

The back of the head is engraved with the words: "A Gift from a Friend"

and she's holding a navette plaque with the dedication: "E McN

A 19th century curiosity

Then voilà

Agate hardstone

Georgian Imperial Topaz Three-Stone Ring marcasite The back of the headDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 Strength and Fortune. Imperial Topaz is a "stone of good fortune," believed to bring abundance and positivity into your life The ancient Greeks believed the stone would bestow great strength to the wearer, and could even provide invisibility. This ring is set with three Imperial Topaz stones, vertically across the head and displaying an intense golden hue. The stones are surrounded by fine cannetille work, with split shoulders.