Georgian Silhouette Rose Cut Diamond Ring devil modelled as grape leaves

modelled as grape leaves

RAF Test Pilot Sammy Wroath reported ‘The aircraft is simple and easy to fly and has no apparent vices’

and a full set of English hallmarks confirm sterling silver and date it to 1876

When I first handled this exceptional piece

Its closes with a cute red enamel "seal" and features a jump ring ready for wear on a chain

Georgian Silhouette Rose Cut Diamond Ring devil modelled as grape leavesDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 A stunning quality Georgian ring, featuring a hand painted silhouette miniature, surrounded by rose cut diamonds. In England, this was originally called "shadows" or "profile shades", and in France, it was named after the French finance minister, Etienne de Silhouette, under ruling of Louis XV. According to many, he was a cheapskate, and when he left his government position he retired to a little farmhouse, where he decorated