Edwardian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring plique-a-jour a fact that proved popular

a fact that proved popular amongst those lords/dukes/barons who fancied themselves as shrewd strategists

6cm (not including bail)

it first entered the western tradition through the Papyri Graecae Magicae (Greek Magical Papyri) sometime between 100BC and 400AD

2cm diameter

This locket dates from the latter half 19th Century

Edwardian Diamond Navette Cluster Ring plique-a-jour a fact that proved popularDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 The term navette (often used interchangeably with Marquise) means "little ship" in French, in reference to the boat like shape it describes.. This gorgeous and perfectly shaped antique navette cluster ring dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The head rests North South along the finger, and features dainty scalloped edges amongst lovely millegrain detail. A 1. 65 carat total of old mine cut diamonds are set throughout,