Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings the harlequin multi-coloured gemstones represents

the harlequin multi-coloured gemstones represents Agriculture (Polyhymnia) - as in a bountiful harvest

No marks present - tests as sterling silver

worked in 9 karat gold throughout

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

This particular piece features Cupid holding a bottle and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory

Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Double Heart Ring Cluster Rings the harlequin multi-coloured gemstones representsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A sweet Victorian ring, fully charged with romantic sentiment. The head is modelled as a double heart each on set with a halo of diamonds around either a blue sapphire or a ruby. Double heart rings were usually given to a bride on her wedding day, to symbolise the union of two hearts. Different gemstones would represent different attributes.. in this case we have the diamonds for enduring love, a ruby for passion, and the