Victorian Defense De Paris Ring Vermiculite Thie piece is Hallmarked 10

Thie piece is Hallmarked 10 percent iridium and platinum

The centre stone is surrounded by two rows (45 stones) of old European cut diamonds

circa 1890-1900

15 carats of diamonds and the centre stone is 1-1

The central citrine is foil backed

Victorian Defense De Paris Ring Vermiculite Thie piece is Hallmarked 10Victorian 18ct gold French ring commemorating the siege of Paris from 19th September 1870 to 28th January 1871 during the Franco Prussian war, the defeat to the Prussians ending the rule of Napoleon 3rd and the Second Empire. It is inscribed to the exterior "Defense de Paris 1870 71" with a makers mark F L inside a recessed diamond. Current Ring Size: K 1 2 The band measures 4mm wide Weight: 2. 1 grams