1930's Sapphire & Diamond Openwork Cluster Ring torpedo depicting the Roman god Mercury

depicting the Roman god Mercury riding through the sky on his chariot pulled by two roosters (creatures believed

It's flanked to either side by three old cut diamonds in stepped shoulder accents

it possesses exceptional transparency (unheated stones from the region often display a "milky" appearance

Very good antique condition - light wear commensurate with age

which involves gazing into the crystal

1930's Sapphire & Diamond Openwork Cluster Ring torpedo depicting the Roman god MercuryDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 A simply stunning Art Deco period cluster ring, of openwork design and set with the classic combination of sapphire and diamonds. The large round head is bordered with gorgeous French cut sapphires, each one rich and vibrant in colour. A diamond daisy is set in the centre (0. 70ct total), with open worked sections and a diamond cluster surround. It features fine diamond set shoulders, and its modelled in platinum throughout.