Antique Victorian Diamond Boat Ring 18k Gold Birmingham 1896 opal engagement ring this pendant weighs 19

this pendant weighs 19

The open claw setting lifts the gems high

A heron pauses in the reeds

but I purchased it in England and suspect its origins lie there

The cameo is in very good condition with little to no signs of stress

Antique Victorian Diamond Boat Ring 18k Gold Birmingham 1896 opal engagement ring this pendant weighs 19There is a wonderful confidence in a ring like this; diamonds gathered shoulder to shoulder in a glittering row, each catching the light and sending it dancing to the next. The effect is rich and luminous, a continuous ribbon of sparkle across the finger. Rings like this, often called boat or navette rings, were beloved during the Victorian era for their elegant silhouette and dazzling spread of diamonds across the hand. Pieces like this were made to