Rare 17th C. Antique Stuart Crystal Ring with Enamel gia_certificate Comes in an antique purple

Comes in an antique purple velvet and silk ring box

studded with natural blue sapphires

Their clarity rates as excellent

yet they look anything but

Rare 17th C. Antique Stuart Crystal Ring with Enamel gia_certificate Comes in an antique purpleThe historical significance of this type of jewelry is fascinating. The prototypes were begun in the mid 17th century after Charles I was executed. Jewelry in his honor was worn, often with gold wires or cyphers placed under faceted rock crystal. Being one of the Stuart monarchs, we now often refer to these are "Stuart crystals". An oval faceted rock crystal glints and sparkles. Set into 18k gold, the rub over bezel is undisturbed and original which