Georgian Gold Cased Seal with Carnelian Intaglio of Two Dove Birds and Love feed-gender-unisex which is a natural un-heated

which is a natural un-heated Burma ruby

This brooch can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch

and this really is a wonderful Victorian example

In the centre is a large diamond

Georgian Gold Cased Seal with Carnelian Intaglio of Two Dove Birds and Love feed-gender-unisex which is a natural un-heatedA wonderful late Georgian seal, circa 1820s with its original split ring. Both the split ring and the seal have a lovely decorated repousse work. On its Carnelian base are two doves facing each other and the word LOVE above. Doves mate for life and are considered a symbol of lasting love and devotion. This romantic piece is believed to have been used as a betrothal for marriage.