Ring Set With An Amethyst, Napoleon III.
This lovely ring is set with an oval amethystan oval-shaped amethyst, encircled by a row of marcasitesit is faceted, mounted on an openwork silver bezelsupported by a gold ring. Amethyst is reputed to protectfrom drunkenness, a virtue taken from mythology: Bacchus wasBacchus was very insistent with the pretty nymph Amethyst,she became frightened and appealed to Diana who, to save her from BacchusBacchus turned her into a crystal, and the latter, furious at her escapehe poured his cup of wine over the crystal, which immediately took on a violet hue.suddenly sobered up, he gave it the power to protect thoseof preserving from drunkenness those who would wear it.
Napoleon III period.
Finger size 53.5
Dimension chaton.16 mm x11 mm
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1760135
Availability: In stock
