Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Scroll Ring Size:8.75 the head modelled as a

the head modelled as a realistic depiction of a monkey/chimpanzee

possibly converted from a stick pin

and even appearing with their own leitmotif in Wagner's Ring Cycle

They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Scroll Ring Size:8.75 the head modelled as aDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A beautiful Victorian sapphire and diamond ring dating from the 1870s. The three principal sapphires are an intense royal blue colour, and punctuated by pairs of old cut diamonds. It's crafted in 18 karat gold, with elegant and deeply carved scroll details to the shoulders and gallery. STONES Natural Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 18. 4 x 6. 9mm WEIGHT 5. 1g MARKS Stamped 18ct CONDITION Very good,