This rare and very lovely antique Victorian turquoise and seed pearl ring features 20 evenly matched pearls (16 smaller and 4 larger) surrounding a beautiful clear blue navette shaped turquoise stone set within a delicate 18 kt gold setting.
Turquoise has been a powerful stone for millennia, believed to represent heaven and offer good fortune, strength and empowerment to those who wear it. Many cultures believe turquoise can ward off the evil eye, and the stone is also believed to offer protection against falls and accidents. In the Victorian Era, turquoise became a symbol of true love. Pearls have long been known to symbolize luxury, grace and purity. They were frequently also used to symbolize love, devotion, and faith. In the Victorian era, they also could symbolise tears, so they were seen as acceptable to wear during mourning.
 
MATERIAL
18 kt gold (hallmarked), Turquoise, Seed Pearls
 
AGE
Victorian
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
RING SIZE: 
57.5 
US 8
UK Q
 
WEIGHT:
1.98 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped and shipped in an elegant black box. Antique boxes in photos are for illustrative purposes only.