18th Century Mughal Enamel Ring mid-century Stones: Cornflower Blue Sapphire &

Stones: Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Single Cut Diamonds

The main stone is a cushion cut

with ear scoops

Some evidence suggests they may have been inspired by real warrior women in ancient Eurasian nomadic cultures

18th Century Mughal Enamel Ring mid-century Stones: Cornflower Blue Sapphire &An exquisite Mughal ring made in northern India during the 18th century, circa 1760. The head is set with four coloured gemstones: a pink tourmaline, pink foiled rock crystal, and two pear shaped white topaz. The shoulders, gallery to the sides of the stones, and the back of the head feature brightly coloured enamel work incorporating red flowers, greens, blues, and black and white polkadots all wonderfully complementing the rich, 22 carat gold.