Victorian Multigem Navaratna Ring mid-century Natural Ruby

Natural Ruby

Emerald has been added later

some light wear commensurate with age and use

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

whatever money she might possess at her decease

Victorian Multigem Navaratna Ring mid-century Natural RubyDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A spectacular antique Navaratna ring, dating from the late 19th Century circa 1880. Navaratna is a Sanskrit word literally meaning "nine gems" but there's more to it that that. This combination of nine gems has been regarded as sacred and royal in many Asian countries since ancient times. Each gem represents a different planet or celestial body in the solar system: a Ruby at the centre for the sun, pearl for moon, red coral