Exquisite Victorian Turquoise Half Hoop Ring 1865 1916

Exquisite Victorian Turquoise Half Hoop Ring 1865 1916Sweet and delicate, this Victorian ring features a pop of colour as well as intricately engraved details running all around the band. Six natural turquoise cabochons, with variations in colour from age and wear, and likely one replacement, provide beautiful finger coverage, while the engraving has softened patina of a ring that has been much loved. The ring has been sized down at least once, though the engraving is worn enough that the pattern isn't

and popular brands continuing to the tradition in finer metals today

the Providence-based company that would become Monet started out making monograms for all manner of items (cars

each following the old mine faceting pattern but with their own distinguishing quirks

While the dollar tucked may not get you very far on your route home anymore

or 4 times around your neck or even stacked well up your wrist creating volume

A sweet little charm with a hidden secret: styled as a softly scalloped clam shell

back of band tapers to 1

with British hallmarks for London after 1999

and oh-so-delicate

This ring would make a beautiful engagement ring/wedding band or even a two-in-one engagement/band combo - but works just as well as an everyday ring since it's built for seamless stacking and using pockets without issue

the term "mad money" was coined in the 1920s

even as they have passed through other owners' hands