Victorian Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring stud earrings a 21 key to the

a 21 key to the door

I imagine the motto is part of a heraldic crest

They're modelled in 15 karat gold and date from the 1880s

appear to float in mid air

An unusual antique triple-row ring

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring stud earrings a 21 key to theDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Fantastic antique navette ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The term navette interchangeable with marquise comes from the French word for a weaver's shuttle, literally "little ship", and as such these rings are also sometimes referred to as boat rings. The one has hints of the Art Nouveau movement with its stylised flower and foliate motifs. Set with two trios of rubies, and two old cut diamonds. It's