Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire A striking 1960s cocktail ring

A striking 1960s cocktail ring set with a central cabochon emerald and a cluster of bright eight-cut diamonds

they scratch up the ground with their fingers and draw up the milky fluid

and he holds one gold heart behind him

The quality and craftsmanship of these period rings never fail to amaze me - you can tell that whomever made this ring was deeply passionate about their craft

Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire A striking 1960s cocktail ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century. They're each studded with green and white paste gemstones, the larger amphibian featuring red paste eyes, and the smaller ruby cabochon eyes. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical