Victorian Garnet "Lifesaver" Ring Size:6.5 4cm (including bail)

4cm (including bail)

It's hinged at the middle

One distinction occasionally cited is that plants considered to be pansies have four petals pointing upwards (the two side petals point up)

with grape leaf and vine motif

with applied shoulder details

Victorian Garnet "Lifesaver" Ring Size:6.5 4cm (including bail)DATE: Victorian, c. 1900 An unusual antique ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A central pyrope garnet is set within a thick oval halo, somewhat reminiscent of a lifesaver, almost appearing to float. The stone displays excellent colour, a vibrant blood red, wonderfully accentuated by the rose gold of the ring. STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 8 x 1. 5cm Width of band: 2. 4mm WEIGHT 3. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold