Victorian Diamond & Pearl Flower Ring

A wonderfully romantic late Victorian gold, diamond and seed pearl ring, rich with the details and sentiment so characteristic of the era. At its centre, a sparkling old-cut diamond is surrounded by five lustrous seed pearls, arranged to form a delicate floral cluster. The soft glow of the pearls contrasts beautifully with the lively sparkle of the diamond and the warmth of the gold.
 
The shoulders are particularly charming, adorned with an intricate hand-engraved floral pattern. Flowers held a special place in Victorian jewellery, where they were often used to express sentiments that could not easily be spoken; here perhaps a daisy, for secret romance, a forget-me-not bloom, for treasured rememberance, and a violet, for a faithful promise.
 
Pearls were traditionally associated with purity, sincerity and devotion, while diamonds symbolised enduring love and constancy - so while we can only wonder at the original story of this ring, we can be certain it was made with romance and deep meaning at its heart. Wonderfully decorative and deeply sentimental, this charming antique heirloom deserves to be treasured and worn once more; and for the next chapter to be written in its story. 
 
 
"A flower blossoms for its own joy."
 
~ Oscar Wilde