Antique early Victorian luckenbooth moonstone diamond ring
Era: Victorian 1837-1901
Metal: High Carat gold, silver
Gemstones: moonstone, rose cut diamonds
Size: UK R US 8.5 EU 58
Weight: 5.2 grams
Head 18x18mm crowned double heart design 'luckenbooth' one of the romantic Scottish symbols of love, first seen in the 17th century given as a token of betrothal, affection and friendship. The two hearts represent love and the crown is for loyalty.
Moonstone hearts measure 5x5mm each, some surface wear from age.
Diamonds x28 1-1.5mm larger stone 2.5mm
Deep foliate repoussé carved band, evidence of a resize mark
Open back pierced gallery with the stones set in silver.
Late Georgian to early Victorian era