Null AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY INSECT RING
the mount depicting a beetle set through…

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AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY INSECT RING the mount depicting a beetle set throughout to the body with round-cut diamond highlights and round-cut ruby highlights to the head, on a elaborately moulded band of scroll details. Ring size O, 3 grams gross Overall good condition with only minor signs of wear and tarnishing in keeping with age and wear.

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AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY INSECT RING the mount depicting a beetle set throughout to the body with round-cut diamond highlights and round-cut ruby highlights to the head, on a elaborately moulded band of scroll details. Ring size O, 3 grams gross Overall good condition with only minor signs of wear and tarnishing in keeping with age and wear.

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