Mid-Century Scallop Shells Ring platinum and a stone that displays

and a stone that displays razor sharp chatoyancy - the cat's eye effect whereby a line of shimmering light appears to glow just beneath the surface of the stone

Zeus grows up swiftly

No idea on this one

representing power and majesty

The head and thorax are beautifully textured

Mid-Century Scallop Shells Ring platinum and a stone that displaysTruly exceptional mid century cocktail ring that dates from the 1950s. Likely Italian, it's crafted in 18 carat rose gold and the diamond studded orb at the centre is framed by a tricky to describe double fan or scallop shell or satellite dish or Elizabethan ruff. Whatever you see, it's perfectly proportioned and visually engaging. A celebration of colour and form, of texture and craftsmanship, of mid century design. Era: Mid Century, circa 1950 Ring