Rare Iberian 18th Century Ruby Spinel Ring 14k Gold February Birthstone and so did the couple

and so did the couple behind me

Item ID: LTA21077VA

Ceylon in origin and weighing approximately 1

4 mm at the back

and the stunning blue center will certainly bring out your eyes

Rare Iberian 18th Century Ruby Spinel Ring 14k Gold February Birthstone and so did the coupleBefore the sun never set on the British Empire, it never set on the Spanish one. In fact, all the way up to the end of the eighteenth century it was Spain, not Britain, who controlled most of the Americas, both North and South. This gorgeous and rare Iberian ring was hand crafted in Spain or Portugal around 1750. It is set with a mix of table cut rubies and spinels in a stylized bow motif. Ribbons used to tie gems around the wrist and neck morphed