14k Diamond Studded "C" Ring Circa 1990 * April 4th The artisans had to hand

The artisans had to hand hammer gold ingots and other metals into thin sheets before even starting to fabricate pieces

this stellar find features a shell cameo set into the clasp

The top of the ring is Georgian with a Victorian gallery that was likely built for this heirloom piece

Just like ancient Egypt

giving a citrine stone or citrine jewelry as a gift can be a symbol of hospitality

14k Diamond Studded "C" Ring Circa 1990 * April 4th The artisans had to handThe jewelry designers of the Art Deco period embraced modernism and the advances in technological innovation and machinery. A new genre of design was born bold, geometric shapes with clean lines and symmetry, providing a more industrial feel. The geometry in this example speaks to the 1990s period and how it evolved into contemporary styles with almost a three dimensional experience on the shoulders. If you or a loved one has a "C" initial, this is a