1890 Pearl Gills Ring necklaces presumably replacing an original paste

presumably replacing an original paste stone

and utterly adorable

just north of Manchester

Medium sized oval face suitable for most designs

it's formed as an exaggerated crescent moon with diamond and pearl star at the centre - each of the heavenly bodies set on a knife-edge bar with double gemstone terminators

1890 Pearl Gills Ring necklaces presumably replacing an original pasteWeird and wonderful Victorian ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century. It's crafted in rose gold with a diagonal row of pearls traversing the head and strange, gill like engravings to either side (yes, gills like fishes). Two bright red paste gemstones close the effect, and clear Birmingham hallmarks date it to the year 1890. It's oddly futuristic in that way that Victorian pieces very occasionally are. Era: Victorian, 1890 Ring size: O 1