Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise & Diamond Dome Ring rivière necklace and feature central ruby cabochons

and feature central ruby cabochons surrounded by a halo of white diamonds

the hands have been positioned on a white portion of stone

possibly depicting Ampelos - personification of the grape vine and lover of Dionysus

as well as ordering the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on what was thought to be the site of Jesus's tomb

Mid Victorian Pavé Turquoise & Diamond Dome Ring rivière necklace and feature central ruby cabochonsDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An impressive mid Victorian cluster ring pav set with a dome of Persian turquoise cabochons around a central diamond set star motif. With ornate, deeply chased split shoulders, it's crafted in 15 karat gold with silver settings. Made in England in the 1860s. STONES Persian Turquoise & Diamond MEASUREMENTS Head: 17. 7 x 14. 4mm Width of band: 2. 2mm Rise off finger: 7. 0mm WEIGHT 4. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold