Edwardian Tortoiseshell Ring & Bangle

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Ring & BangleA remarkable antique bangle and ring set dating from the Edwardian era, circa 1910. They're formed from moulded tortoise shell, with a simple twisted infinity motif adorning the front of each piece. Tortoiseshell has been prized for its use in jewellery and the decorative arts since ancient times, being imported into Rome from Egypt, and by the 17th century its use in Europe had developed into an artform in its own right. This is an unusually late

The hallmarks inside the band tell us that it was made in Finland in 1997

and even more unusually it's built in 12ct gold

each one is set with a vibrant assortment of natural gemstones: emeralds

6mmStones: Coral

and resistance to UV and water

with individual gold strands intricately textured

Marks: Chain stamped ITALY 925 (Sterling Silver)

Stones: Blue spinel

Width of band: 6

in line with Sinn Féin abstentionist policy

or on the horizontal after the classical fashion

2mm by 7mm