Victorian OMC Diamond Boat Ring vesta case A superb Victorian oval locket

A superb Victorian oval locket dating from the 1880s

A stunning and rare example of an antique Lover's Eye brooch

Offered with a fine 16 inch gold chain

With clear Birmingham hallmarks confirming the gold content

These curious 'gemstones' (commonly known as cat's eye or shiva's eye) arean anatomical part of the marine snail

Victorian OMC Diamond Boat Ring vesta case A superb Victorian oval locketDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A gorgeous antique diamond boat ring dating from the late 19th Century. Very classicaly Victorian in style, the head is an exaggerated marquise shape, kind of like a boat hence them being known as boat rings in the trade. Set with the chunkiest of old mine cut diamonds, bright with excellent flash and sparkle, and approx. 0. 68ct total. The ring itself is crafted in 19 karat gold, and was made in the 1880s. STONES Old Mine Cut