Late Victorian Ruby Paste & Rose Diamond Double Cluster Earrings cocktail ring Caesar was Pontifix Maximus -

Caesar was Pontifix Maximus - the highest office in the Roman religion

encased in a 14k gold inner ring

In the West

The craftsmanship is exceptional

finished in black enamel to the front and back (and bail) and set with pearls spelling out the letters

Late Victorian Ruby Paste & Rose Diamond Double Cluster Earrings cocktail ring Caesar was Pontifix Maximus -DATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Striking pair of Victorian lever back earrings each featuring a two clusters of rose cut diamonds one round, one oval around a vivid central red paste gemstone. They're crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French eagle head control marks and the diamonds set in star floral motif platinum halos. The top paste gemstones (round) are actually doublets (garnet topped doublets, to be precise), enhanced by a layer of almandine pyrope