Georgian Pearl & Emerald Half Hoop Band hardstone Elephant shrew

Elephant shrew

and I'm guessing they were likely made as a private commission

described as his "shield for peace"

sort of bumbling his way through his heroic endeavours

is certified at 2

Georgian Pearl & Emerald Half Hoop Band hardstone Elephant shrewDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A thoroughly charming Georgian half hoop ring set with alternating natural pearls and emerald. With sweeping rococo style openwork shoulders, and tiny gold pommels above and below the stone settings, it's really quite a marvellous example. Hand crafted in England in 15 karat gold during the 1820s (or thereabouts). STONES Natural Pearls and Emerald MEASUREMENTS Width at head: 6. 1mm Width of band: 1. 9mm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS No