Victorian Cat's Eye Solitaire Ring austro-hungarian Obviously they caused something of

Obviously they caused something of a sensation in Victorian society (people had only seen drawings of these giant lizardoids) and inspired works by Charles Dickens

is a photograph of a (kind of fed up looking) lady

in pieces of jewellery like this one

and a very wearable size and style

The band is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

Victorian Cat's Eye Solitaire Ring austro-hungarian Obviously they caused something ofDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A superb Victorian Cat's Eye ring dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. The principal stone is an oval cabochon, displaying great chatoyancy as it's moved through the light. The ring mount is crafted in 18 karat gold, and features scrolled embellishment to the shoulders, and French hallmarks to the outer band. STONES Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl 1. 2 x 1. 0cm MEASUREMENTS Head: 12. 7 x 10. 1mm Width of band: 4. 9mm