{"product_id":"early-victorian-18ct-gold-dendritic-agate-ruby-cluster-ring","title":"Early Victorian 18ct Gold Dendritic Agate \u0026 Ruby Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful early Victorian 18ct gold ring, dating to circa 1840s, featuring a beautifully unusual dendritic agate cabochon surrounded by a cluster of vibrant pinkish-red rubies. The richly coloured stones provide a striking contrast to the pale agate, while the elegantly split gold shoulders give the ring a lovely sense of balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDendritic agate is one of nature's most fascinating gemstones. Its delicate, branching patterns resemble miniature trees, ferns or landscapes, yet they are formed entirely naturally by mineral inclusions within the stone. The word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edendritic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edendron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning tree. In an age fascinated by nature and the natural world, it is easy to see why such stones appealed to Victorian jewellery lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring is hallmarked 18ct gold and bears the maker's mark W\u0026amp;C, possibly that of Wheeler \u0026amp; Cronin, a Birmingham firm registered in 1842. If confirmed, this would provide a wonderful connection to the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. A beautifully individual antique ring, with a remarkable little landscape captured in its centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57713951342965,"sku":"231M","price":2340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/early-victorian-18ct-gold-dendritic-agate-ruby-cluster-ring-2267389.jpg?v=1793778462","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/en-be\/products\/early-victorian-18ct-gold-dendritic-agate-ruby-cluster-ring","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}