Georgian Pearl & Emerald Half Hoop Band hardstone It's composed of solid

It's composed of solid

They're incredibly intricately worked

owing to the small size of the medium

and evolved to incorporate design elements of the Art Nouveau period as it developed

and I'm guessing they were likely made as a private commission

Georgian Pearl & Emerald Half Hoop Band hardstone It's composed of solidDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A thoroughly charming Georgian half hoop ring set with alternating natural pearls and emerald. With sweeping rococo style openwork shoulders, and tiny gold pommels above and below the stone settings, it's really quite a marvellous example. Hand crafted in England in 15 karat gold during the 1820s (or thereabouts). STONES Natural Pearls and Emerald MEASUREMENTS Width at head: 6. 1mm Width of band: 1. 9mm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS No