Rare Early 19th C Flip Ring of Minerva April 4th and eternity

and eternity

and sapphires of any significant carat weight were scarce

and they always return to their nests after time away

The detail on the shank is exemplary of the Georgian times and trends in regards to jewelry and adds so much overall beauty to the piece

Age/Origin: Eglish

Rare Early 19th C Flip Ring of Minerva April 4th and eternityVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. Minerva was a gracious winner in war, who had sympathy for those her armies beat. After Athena began to influence Minerva, her symbol