Victorian Tourmaline Ring Amethyst The snake chain graduates to

The snake chain graduates to a thinner tail end

Plique à jour's literal translation from the French is "letting in daylight"

7cm including the loop by 2

Circa 1940

Victorian 18ct gold ring set with a central carnelian on a heavy shank decorated with shells and scrolls

Victorian Tourmaline Ring Amethyst The snake chain graduates toA lovely Victorian 18ct gold cluster ring, featuring a central tourmaline surrounded by old mine cut diamonds, with a beautifully engraved shank, dating from circa 1870 1880. The tourmaline, highly prized during the Victorian era for its vibrant colour and rarity, weighs approximately 35 points, while the diamonds total 1. 2 carats, graded H colour and VS clarity. Current Ring Size: M 1 2 The cluster is 11mm in diameter.