French 18ct Gold and 2.15ct Diamond Navette Ring c. 1865 6 carat gothic revival

gothic revival

spurred The Louvre opening its doors to the public in 1793

and the boules around the silhouette are very in line with the archaeological revival jewelry of the era

16" length

Fashionable Victorian men often wore many fobs at once

French 18ct Gold and 2.15ct Diamond Navette Ring c. 1865 6 carat gothic revivalCrafted circa 1865 in vibrant 18 carat gold, this sterling and diamond ring is a Napoleon III period treat. With neoclassical shoulders and a Navette design, boasting well over 2cts of diamonds, this historical jewel has a rarity to its construction in its usage of open and closed back diamonds. It is exceptionally rare to find a fine diamond ring which mixes open back settings with a closed foil back; and those rose cut diamonds are eye clean. The