Ring Box

A rare early Georgian ring box from around 1720-40, carved from a single piece of rock crystal and mounted in gold. The rims are finished with fine reeded gold borders. The sides are decorated with sprays of small rubies and rose cut diamonds in leaf and scroll shapes. The diamonds are set in silver to bring out their whiteness. The hinged lid opens with a push-button catch, which is set with a ruby. The box measures 4cm x 3cm. The box weighs 23.9 grams.