Georgian Diamond & Ruby Giardinetti Ring star sapphire A cool Georgian seal fob

A cool Georgian seal fob dating from the early 19th Century

it came into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

London 1968

The stone is foil-backed

English import marks for sterling silver

Georgian Diamond & Ruby Giardinetti Ring star sapphire A cool Georgian seal fobDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 Stunning and scarce Georgian giardinetti (or flower basket) ring dating from the early 19th century, circa 1800. The "basket" is set with a gorgeous pinky red ruby, and the flowers are beautifully rendered in silver and set with rose cut diamonds. The 15k gold band meets the head with elegant split shoulders, and it's survived the past ~220 years in great shape. STONES Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 5 x