Antique Belcher Ring with Old European Cut Diamond, c. 1920 17 inches With its vivid sapphire center

With its vivid sapphire center and softly sparkling diamond surround

with each stone set close

or simply its presence

A silver engraved crown with three cabochon stones of agate and two garnets is affixed to an agate cross

ShakespeareHe had a way with words and he certainly had the rights of this one

Antique Belcher Ring with Old European Cut Diamond, c. 1920 17 inches With its vivid sapphire centerThere is something deeply confident about an antique belcher ring like this, the way the diamond sits low and secure, cradled by gold that feels sculpted rather than assembled. The unusually high cut diamond glows with a steady interior light, lively without being loud, its facets catching and releasing brilliance with every movement of the hand. Engraved shoulders curve gently toward the stone, adding quiet ornament and a sense of intention, as