Sold--Antique 14K, Persian Turquoise & Diamond Conversion Ring Navette these pieces were made into

these pieces were made into jewelry and sold as souvenirs of a certain region

the griffin was a creature with a lion's body attached to the head

It's a gorgeous relic of the Georgian Era

She must be proud of her antebellum hairdo

The town of Carlsbad (now known as Karlovy Vary) in Western Bohemia of the Czech Republic was a popular resort in the early 19th century due to its natural thermal spas

Sold--Antique 14K, Persian Turquoise & Diamond Conversion Ring Navette these pieces were made intoPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was said to be very fond of the stone, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection, health, prosperity and love. Some wear it to ward