Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex A truly delightful 18ct gold

A truly delightful 18ct gold Victorian 'Kiss' ring

when colourful gemstones set in polished gold were highly fashionable

While it may not produce a sound

it continues to lend a sense of composure and polish to any lapel or tie

Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex A truly delightful 18ct goldAn elegant early 20th century pendant, set with a vivid synthetic ruby at its centre, framed by a halo of glittering rose cut diamonds. The mix of warm gold and cool platinum like white metal gives the piece a refined contrast that was so beloved in Edwardian and early Art Deco jewels. The use of synthetic rubies became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the breakthrough of the French chemist Auguste Verneuil in 1902. These