Victorian Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring stud earrings " and they form a

" and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell

They're modelled in 15 karat gold and date from the 1880s

I imagine the motto is part of a heraldic crest

and NW are protrude from the circle giving the impression of an X cross

with a high level of detail and a nice substantial feel

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring stud earrings " and they form aDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Fantastic antique navette ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The term navette interchangeable with marquise comes from the French word for a weaver's shuttle, literally "little ship", and as such these rings are also sometimes referred to as boat rings. The one has hints of the Art Nouveau movement with its stylised flower and foliate motifs. Set with two trios of rubies, and two old cut diamonds. It's