Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Half Hoop Ring Size:9.25 and a bail for wear

and a bail for wear on a chain

And an epigram by Plato the Younger states

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Born with the dawning

Poesy (posey) Rings were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both England and France as lovers' gifts

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Half Hoop Ring Size:9.25 and a bail for wearDATE: Victorian, c. 890 A gorgeous sapphire and diamond half hoop ring dating from the Victorian period, circa 1890. The five oval sapphires ( approx. 3. 72ct total) graduate in size across the head and small rose cut diamonds fill the spaces between each stone. The sapphires display a fabulous colour, with hues of lighter blue which seem to glow from within. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with an exaggerated carved gallery. STONES Natural