Georgian Garnet & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Ring heidao Stamped Lucien Piccard

Stamped Lucien Piccard

Today is one of those days

It displays the pale colouring and high detail typical of the Chelsea factory

Although it's only in base metal and glass

It's crafted from 18k gold throughout

Georgian Garnet & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Ring heidao Stamped Lucien PiccardDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An extremely charming Georgian ring with a secret, the head features a locket compartment to hold a keepsake discretely and directly against the finger. Historically, these locket poison rings were used to slip poison into an unsuspecting enemys drink by opening the hinge of the ring when pouring. Though this style has a dark past, I think these are perfect for adding your own mementos. Its chunky and oversized and the locket