Sold Antique 14K, Garnet & Turquoise Conversion Ring ornament During the British Raj

During the British Raj

this English ring is not only lovely

which is consistent with the Victorian's love of romantic literature and motifs

The carving could have been executed at an earlier date

Weight:  5 grams

Sold Antique 14K, Garnet & Turquoise Conversion Ring ornament During the British RajThe pomegranate, a rosy hued fruit, bursting with plentiful, glowing red, jewel like seeds, is one of the oldest cultivated fruits. The ancient Greeks believed it to have been planted by The Goddess of love, Aphrodite on the island of Cyprus. In Ancient Greek mythology, Persephone, daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest was kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, who fell in love with her at first sight and carried her off to his kingdom.