An unusual, Victorian-era, locket ring, with a sliding function, whose rectangular face is set with an outstanding plume agate cabochon. This translucent agate has highly-figural plume inclusionsthatread like a tender pair of tree or mushroom friends, leaning into one another on the floor of a tiny forest. The ring’s locket function is very discreet and is not noticeable when the face is closed.Itsornate, four-tine shoulders are deeply-engraved;its flat shank is weighty and broad. Metal is 10k rosy yellow gold. This is a rare and wonderful object,well-suited to all genders.Tuck a small photograph inside, a short affirmation, or a lock of hair.
Materials
10k gold
Agate
Age
c. 1880 - 1900
Size
US 8 3/4. This ring can be resized.To add resizing to your order, please visit our services page.
Dimensions
Ring face measures approx 16.9 x 12.3 mm; shank measures approx 14 mm at the shoulder and approx 4.65 mm at the base; rise is approx 5 mm.
