Antique Swiss 9K & Hand Painted Enamel Ring fairy Victorians were enchanted by ancient

Victorians were enchanted by ancient civilizations and mimicked the fashion styles of Roman and Greek artifacts

The panels are joined together by simple jump rings linked at the base with a leaf-shaped element studded with Persian turquoise in the Pavé style and creating a striking blue surface

A lovely piece for both men and women

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Antique Swiss 9K & Hand Painted Enamel Ring fairy Victorians were enchanted by ancient. Neuchatel is a Swiss city sometimes referred to historically by the German name Neuenburg. Both the French and German names mean 'New Castle'. During the middle of the 19th century, it became known as the center of watchmaking, and enjoyed a thriving economy. Hand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families.