Secret dynamics
During Victorian era jewellery was also functional, enabling a piece to be worn in multiple ways according to the etiquette and occasion. This great pieces harboured a secret, their capacity to transform.
French artistry percolates through this magnificent natural garnet and diamond brooch convertible into a navette ring.
The gorgeous natural almandine garnet and diamonds navette centre piece can be reconfigured from brooch to ring making a dramatic statement of luxury and artistry.
An opulent natural almandine garnet, shaped in oval cabochon cut displays a deep vivid colouration with plum rose highlights is of approx 11.90 Ct glowing right and mysterious.
Embracing the velvety gemstone is an elongated sparkling surround set with diamonds in an elegant frame appointed top and bottom with Fleur de lys design.
Twenty six rose cut diamonds totaling approx 1.12 Ct by spread shine with glittering abandon.
An ingeniously mechanism secured by a cylindrical pin converts the top from ring to brooch.
Architecturally crafted in 18 Kt warm yellow gold and silver by a master goldsmith, A.R., in France during Victorian era, ring is later in time.
Very good overall condition commensurate to use and age, slight wear to the back of garnet.
