Georgian Pearl & Emerald Pansy Fede Ring Size:8.5 "Mighty oaks from little acorns

"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Naturally the craftsmanship is exquisite

Stamped STANDARD SILVER

Wearable length: 23 inches

and employs incredibly fine use of enamel

Georgian Pearl & Emerald Pansy Fede Ring Size:8.5 "Mighty oaks from little acornsDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 Superb Georgian Fede ring dating from the early 19th century, circa 1830. Two gloved hands, beautifully cuffed and textured, hold between them a pansy set with natural pearls and an emerald centre. The pansy, during the 18th and 19th centuries, symbolised memory or remembrance (from the French pense, or "thought") so here, amid the wave of 19th century sentimentality, represents: "Thinking of You". Thus, the ring would likely