Antique Early Edwardian 9K, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Double Flower Ring rubylane With leaves in her hair

With leaves in her hair

inspired by royal cameo collectors Queen Victoria and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

this antique French snake ring has a wonderfully detailed head

The legends say a Spanish conquistador discovered the ametrine mine in the 1600s when he received the land after marrying a native princess named Anahi

completing the altogether rustic motif of this fob

Antique Early Edwardian 9K, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Double Flower Ring rubylane With leaves in her hairPersian 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,