Late Victorian Dendritic Agate Ring Size:8.25 with shield shaped head that

with shield shaped head that remains uncarved

Iron and steel jewellery was popularised in the early 19th Century

featuring three Iguanadons amongst some megaflora flowers

The skeleton is a literal symbol of death/mortality

It features an inscription to the reverse: "GC 1834"

Late Victorian Dendritic Agate Ring Size:8.25 with shield shaped head thatDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A beautiful antique dendritic agate ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The oval cabochon stone is mounted in 10 karat gold, and features a brown black dendrite framed in the centre. Dendritic agate is one of the most sought after forms of agate, prized for it's striking tree like inclusions. STONES Dendritic Agate MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 8 x 1. 1cm Width of band: 1. 5mm WEIGHT 2. 4g MARKS Stamped 10k