Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring The main body is a

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

The ruby is a beautiful pigeon blood red colour

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

light wear to the stones commensurate with age

The intaglio is set in an 18k gold ring mount dating from the early 18th Century and featuring applied ropework detailing around the head

Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring The main body is aDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: pearl outer and lapis lazuli inner. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Pearls & Lapis Lazuli MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, one pearl is damaged