Amethyst Bird Ring of 14k Gold opal and emerald The pendant was originally an

The pendant was originally an antique pin (circa 1900) transformed with the addition of a gold jump ring bail

4 inches form the top of the bail to bottom by 1

This ring is currently a size 8

and a chip to the crown facet of one diamond (visible only under magnification)

Elegant and naturalistic

Amethyst Bird Ring of 14k Gold opal and emerald The pendant was originally anAmethyst has been a beloved stone since ancient times. In Greek mythology, a young girl named Amethystos was turned to stone by the Goddess Diana to protect her from Dionysus, the God of wine. Dionysus was deeply saddened over this and when his tears hit his wine goblet, the stone maiden is said to have turned from white quartz to a beautiful purple hue. This alluring ring features an amethyst cabochon mounted in an elegant Art Nouveau style mounting