Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire A cool Georgian cameo ring

A cool Georgian cameo ring dating from the turn of the 19th Century

Very unusual

A beautiful 15ct Gold Cabochon Ruby Set Envelope charm

and the shoulder continue up to the top of this setting

The quality and craftsmanship of these period rings never fail to amaze me - you can tell that whomever made this ring was deeply passionate about their craft

Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire A cool Georgian cameo ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century. They're each studded with green and white paste gemstones, the larger amphibian featuring red paste eyes, and the smaller ruby cabochon eyes. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical