Sold Antique 14K, Seed Pearl, Hand Painted Porcelain & Enamel Conversion Ring scarab the pendant is backed with

the pendant is backed with a glossy black agate

"Sacred to Filial Affection" with initials following

Two have little turquoise stones (one with a working locket

It was his name that was on everyone's lips and it was assumed that these pieces

when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with her famous snake engagement ring

Sold Antique 14K, Seed Pearl, Hand Painted Porcelain & Enamel Conversion Ring scarab the pendant is backed withHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our ring. Converted from an earring, this little