18k French Firmament Ring, Blue Glass Marcasite Ring in Gold and Silver, Rings of Heaven, XIX Century five_stone_ring These exquisite day to night

These exquisite day to night earrings are from the Napoleon III period

We love the lightly engraved border around the raised center and the engraved details on the green gold leaves which decorate the central square

Length: 32

A real beauty to treasure for years to come

Size (without bail): 2 cm diameter

18k French Firmament Ring, Blue Glass Marcasite Ring in Gold and Silver, Rings of Heaven, XIX Century five_stone_ring These exquisite day to nightA favorite of Marie Antoinette, firmament rings, or 'rings of heaven' were a popular choice in the late 18th and early 19th century. They were often crafted in the oval shield shape, as shown, with a dark blue enamel background decorated with shiny gemstones. The contrast was said to make it look like stars in the sky. The silver setting is encased with marcasites, most of which are the originals with a few replacements. Most of them are in very good