Victorian Scroll & Greek Key Buckle Ring pique It dates from the 1920s

It dates from the 1920s - maybe slightly earlier - with wonderful detailing and finished in fine millegrain around the edges

and the thorax is a ruby cabochon

A mouthwatering Georgian flat cut garnet suite

the quality is quite remarkable - it's crude

usually with gold or silver

Victorian Scroll & Greek Key Buckle Ring pique It dates from the 1920sDATE: Victorian, 1882 Gorgeous Victorian silver buckle ring made in the year 1882. It's awash with symbolism, to buckle for eternity, loyalty, strength and protection (a favourite motif of Queen Victoria herself), a scrolled, almost vine like design around the entirety of the band, with a Greek Key border along each edge. Crafted in sterling silver, with clear Birmingham assay marks and maker's mark S&G. The condition is particularly remarkable,