Medieval gold ring with triple kitten. 13th century. The gold ring is a “stirrup” type. The ring is flat on the inside and convex on the outside. On each shoulder is engraved a four-leaf rosette. The kitten is absolutely exceptional, being made up of three matching kittens, one set with a ruby of Ceylon, one…
Emeralds of Empress Ekaterina II of Russia. C. 1830.
Emeralds of Empress Ekaterina II of Russia. C. 1830. Gold, silver, emeralds, diamonds. Set consisting of an emerald and diamond necklace with matching earrings. Every generation of the family of the Marquis of Lothian has believed that the majority of these emeralds were given by the Empress Ekaterina II to their ancestor, the Earl…
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An Exquisite Antique Diamond Tiara, Late 19th Century
An antique diamond tiara, late 19th century. Designed as a graduated series of swags each surmounted alternatively with floral and foliate motifs, set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 250mm, each floral and foliate motif detachable, accompanied by five brooch fittings, a few small diamonds deficient, case stamped Raff. Fecarotta & Co.
