Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings worked in 9 karat gold

worked in 9 karat gold throughout

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

The mouse is able to move freely along the circumference of the ring

This particular piece features Cupid holding a bottle and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory

It's modelled in 18 karat gold

Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings worked in 9 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A sweet Victorian ring, fully charged with romantic sentiment. The head is modelled as a double heart each on set with a halo of diamonds around either a blue sapphire or a ruby. Double heart rings were usually given to a bride on her wedding day, to symbolise the union of two hearts. Different gemstones would represent different attributes.. in this case we have the diamonds for enduring love, a ruby for passion, and the