Victorian Multigem Navaratna Ring mid-century evidence of and old resize

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

with chased gold ribbons at each compass point

whatever money she might possess at her decease

A beautiful

Natural Ruby

Victorian Multigem Navaratna Ring mid-century evidence of and old resizeDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A spectacular antique Navaratna ring, dating from the late 19th Century circa 1880. Navaratna is a Sanskrit word literally meaning "nine gems" but there's more to it that that. This combination of nine gems has been regarded as sacred and royal in many Asian countries since ancient times. Each gem represents a different planet or celestial body in the solar system: a Ruby at the centre for the sun, pearl for moon, red coral