Originally, each medallion formed the lower part of an earring. The lower part of the earing is oval in shape and consists of a six-petal flower and four leaves. The centre of the flower is occupied by a big ruby. There are two more rubies between the leaves, one on either side. In the second medallion one ruby is missing. The surface of the petals and the leaves are set with diamonds, 50 in total. (height: 3cm width: 2,5 cm). Allegedly the upper part of the earring was transformed into a modern ring. This part consists of a big ruby in the centre and seven diamonds around it, forming a flower.
Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Author:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Description:
Antique golden ring set with cornelian stone, showing an engraved head of Athena.
