Late Victorian Red Spinel 5-Stone Carved Half-Hoop Ring Size:9.75 a couple of minor dings

a couple of minor dings on one side

textbooks and museum displays have identified the material as an archetype of pseudomorphism

dating from the 1920s

and eventually dispersed to all corners of the globe as a result of long-term biological interaction with humans

Two of the strings are split

Late Victorian Red Spinel 5-Stone Carved Half-Hoop Ring Size:9.75 a couple of minor dingsDATE: Victorian, c. 1910 Stunning antique carved half hoop ring set with five vibrant red spinels cushion cut stones that slightly graduate in size towards the middle. It's crafted in 15 karat gold with highly ornate openworked shoulders and pierced scrolled detailing to the gallery. English, circa 1910. Spinel is a little known and hugely under appreciated gemstone. It comes in a range of colours, from deep purples and blues to bright reds and hot