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Georgian enamel ring, "virtue"

Reference #: 9274

Status: sold

Dimensions: finger size is 8; top is 1.2 cm by 1.8 cm or approx. 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch

Condition: pristine, no damage or restoration

Year: 1800-20 

Price: $595 sold

Description: 19th century French ring with cobalt blue enamel.  This ring has yellow gold enamel leaves which surround the word, vertu or "virtue".  The setting is 18kt. rose gold and the enamel is a deep cobalt blue; not the lighter blue color depicted in the photos.