Georgian Green Half-Hoop Ring ruby The iconic 'comedy and tragedy'

The iconic 'comedy and tragedy' masks of theatre are believed to have originated from Dionysian masks which were often depicted with exaggerated expressions for the inflated emotions drinking wine can bring on

Stone: White spinel

Clarified (heat treatment)

Marks: English import marks

Georgian Green Half-Hoop Ring ruby The iconic 'comedy and tragedy'Cool Georgian half hoop ring set with vivid emerald green paste gemstones. A reeded double band splits to meet the head, and the stones are set over foil in simple 'pie crust' mounts. Era: Georgian, circa 1820 Ring size: H 1 2 or 4 US Head size: 4. 2mm by 15. 8mm Stones: Paste Gemstones Marks: None, tests as rolled gold Condition: Good antique condition, light wear consistent with age