Antique 14K, Silver, Marcasite & Cobalt Glass Conversion Ring torch with a little fluttering insect

with a little fluttering insect on the cusp of being caught in the trap laid before him

and the hallmark indicates that it was assayed in the Netherlands

a technique widely used during the Georgian Era

a pinky ring or accent to your other pieces of jade jewelry

Crafted in 10k yellow gold

Antique 14K, Silver, Marcasite & Cobalt Glass Conversion Ring torch with a little fluttering insectDuring the early part of the nineteenth century, cobalt glass was a popular material to use in jewelry. The deep blue was a color associated with royalty, specifically French. This wonderful conversion ring was created from an antique French stickpin. A silver setting with an elaborate bow motif surrounds a disc of cobalt glass, which has a little sprig of stylized pansies. Glittering marcasite accents catch the light just like diamonds, and the shank