Antique French Enamel Compartment Love Token Ring of 20k Gold amethyst and daimond the two smallest turquoise cabochons

the two smallest turquoise cabochons are later replacements (visible under magnification)

these love tokens incorporated flowers representing "honey" and crescents representing the "moon

This gold charm features hand carved and reverse painted crystal bee set inside an ornate flower shaped mounting

The metals have been professionally verified through X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

Antique French Enamel Compartment Love Token Ring of 20k Gold amethyst and daimond the two smallest turquoise cabochonsA rare and extraordinary 19th century French sentimental ring crafted in luxurious 20ct gold, nearly identical to the celebrated example housed in the Victoria & Albert Museums permanent collection. (Accession Number M. 172 1962) The hoop is exquisitely enameled with roses and daisiessymbols of passionate love and innocencerendered in vivid color and fine detail. Encircling the band, these floral motifs capture the Romantic eras fascination with the