1930s Steel Zodiac Ring rose gold the death of his daughter

the death of his daughter Amelia is though to have strongly contributed to the King's madness

The front is finished in colourful enamel

The fob itself is a masterclass in openwork

The turquoise panels are cracked - please see images

Length of chain: 32 inches

1930s Steel Zodiac Ring rose gold the death of his daughterDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 An early example of stainless steel jewellery, this remarkable ring dates from the 1930s and features each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac. It's easily adjustable on account of the open ends, and was likely pressed from a single flat strip before being hand finished into it's current ring form. Stainless steel was invented in Sheffield in 1913 by Harry Brearley. Metallurgists had been experimenting with iron chromium alloys for