Edwardian Carved Amethyst "Hera" Solitaire Ring jelly opal Stylistically there’s all sorts going

Stylistically there’s all sorts going on with this piece: Typically Victorian hand-chased foliate segments

An unusual flower cluster ring dating from the Art Deco period

Charming vintage pendant dating from the early '90s

0ct (calculated) Blue Sapphire - likely Ceylon origin

the head modelled as a grape bunch with turquoise cabochons representing the individual fruit

Edwardian Carved Amethyst "Hera" Solitaire Ring jelly opal Stylistically there’s all sorts goingDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A stylish antique solitaire ring set with a gorgeous carved amethyst panel head. The amethyst displays a deep velvety colour with flashes of lavender when moved in the light, and the fine carving depicts the Greek Goddess of marriage, women, childbirth (and family), and the sky and the stars of heaven AKA Hera. She was usually depicted as a beautiful woman, wearing a crown much like this carving! The simplistic band is crafted