Georgian White Paste Octagon Ring Size:8.25 especially when set in high

especially when set in high carat gold (15k in this instance)

140 - "Seal in the form of a lion lying on a green mound

The back features another applied gold flower within a granular border

Natural Siberian Amethyst

It's remarkable that such pieces can survive for the best part of 2000 years

Georgian White Paste Octagon Ring Size:8.25 especially when set in highDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A spectacular Georgian cluster ring set with lively white paste stones arranged on a long octagonal head. The stones are foil backed, and show a surprising range of colour in the facets. Modelled in 15 karat rose gold, it's a substantial size and features a tapered cigar band and pretty chased decoration to the head. STONES White Paste MEASUREMENTS Head: 2. 4 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 5. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold