Gold Ring With A Glass Jewel With A Pair Of Billing Doves. French, 18th Century.

A gold and silver ring set with a glass jewel depicting a pair of billing doves.

French, second half of the 18th century.

Ring size P UK/ 7.5 US.

The bezel measures 1 x 1cm.

The fine gold bezel is set with a Murano mosaic glass jewel decorated with a pair of billing doves. The bezel is flanked with applied silver leaves and the shank with carved decoration depicting a witches heart and scrolls.

This charming sentimental ring was made as a betrothal gift or a token of affection.

For an example of a ring with the same theme, see the collection of The British Museum, reference number: 1978,1002.213. It is described as: Gold finger-ring set with a small ruby, enamelled in white and translucent green with touches of red, with a pair of billing doves.