Edwardian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring plique-a-jour slight wear to the enamel

slight wear to the enamel on the lapel pin ticking but may need looking at

it first entered the western tradition through the Papyri Graecae Magicae (Greek Magical Papyri) sometime between 100BC and 400AD

The lid can be opened to store a small keepsake or memento

this charm is modelled as a glasses case

a fact that proved popular amongst those lords/dukes/barons who fancied themselves as shrewd strategists

Edwardian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring plique-a-jour slight wear to the enamelDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 The term navette (often used interchangeably with Marquise) means "little ship" in French, in reference to the boat like shape it describes.. This gorgeous and perfectly shaped antique navette cluster ring dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The head rests North South along the finger, and features dainty scalloped edges amongst lovely millegrain detail. A 1. 65 carat total of old mine cut diamonds are set throughout,