French Belle Époque Diamond & Ruby Flower Ring Size:6 were passed on the the

were passed on the the ancient Greeks

Made at a time when paste gemstones could command as much as the real things (or more)

and these exaggerated examples have a particularly striking appearance

bottles and tumblers etc

with a white and yellow daisy spread over the bottom

French Belle Époque Diamond & Ruby Flower Ring Size:6 were passed on the theDATE: Belle poque, c. 1910 An utterly gorgeous diamond and ruby ring from the Belle poque, circa 1910. The asymmetrical head is beautifully formed to look like flowers (stylised), and it's set with rose cut diamonds as well as a single ruby. It's French made with a knife edge band, crafted in 9 karat gold with silver settings. STONES Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby MEASUREMENTS Head: 2. 3 x 1. 8cm Width of band: 2. 0mm WEIGHT 3. 5g MARKS No marks present,