French Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Ring with Colombian Emerald and Diamonds feed-gender-unisex This is a glorious little

This is a glorious little brooch - somewhere between a jewelled sweet and a sparkling butterfly

At its centre sits a vibrant round-cut sapphire

It is both antique and modern in its timeless effect

This is a very fine modern ring

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French Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Ring with Colombian Emerald and Diamonds feed-gender-unisex This is a glorious littleThis exquisite French antique ring is a true masterpiece from the Art Nouveau era (circa 1890 1910). Crafted in 18ct gold, it has two majestic winged griffins (or dragons) with lion like faces, wings and scaled tails. They guard a trio of stunning gemstonesat the centre, a vivid green Colombian emerald, flanked by two sparkling old European cut diamonds. The emerald is certified by GCS (5785 1270) as natural Colombian with minor clarity enhancement,