WW2 Trench Art Parachute / Flower Ring Size:9 we argue that tiger's-eye classically

we argue that tiger's-eye classically exemplifies synchronous mineral growth through a crack-seal vein-filling process

and the larger is likely French based on the design (dated 27th of May 1834)

It's crafted in 18 karat gold and dates from the mid 19th century

There are a number of stories relating to the meaning behind a keeper ring

and it bears Austro-Hungarian silver marks

WW2 Trench Art Parachute / Flower Ring Size:9 we argue that tiger's-eye classicallyDATE: WW2, c. 1940 Remarkable WW2 "trench art" ring, circa 1915. At first (and for quite a while actually) I thought it was a simple flower design with petals and central copper detail, but looking at it now is it really a parachute and soldier viewed from the ground? During WW2 a more mechanised army offered the soldier artist access to more advanced tools and materials, so the variety and intricacy complexity of the pieces was greatly expanded. And