Victorian Marcasite & Blue Glass Flower Cluster Ring Size:8.5 opening to reveal the words

opening to reveal the words ATOCHA 1622 engraved under the lid

It was most likely used as secret a game or amusement

A cluster of diamond flower petals spread from the centre (round and marquise)

Width at head: 3

this fantastic ring is crafted from platinum throughout and showcases a central 1-carat Ceylon sapphire

Victorian Marcasite & Blue Glass Flower Cluster Ring Size:8.5 opening to reveal the wordsDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A charming Victorian period ring set with a drilled blue glass stone, with a lovely marcasite studded flower motif to the centre. Marcasite (or pyrite) was a popular choice in jewellery design, dating back to the Victorian period. The "stone" displays a metallic sheen, almost giving the same effect as a gemstone! These stones continue around the outside of the vivid blue centre, resting in fine silver settings and leading to