Antique 18th Century Portuguese Chrysoberyl & Minas Novas Ring - Size 7 sterling silver I’ll turn it into love)

I’ll turn it into love)

It features natural Damele turquoise

the pomegranate is a revered fruit

likely in the 1800s

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Chrysoberyl & Minas Novas Ring - Size 7 sterling silver I’ll turn it into love)A scarce find, this Portuguese cluster was crafted in silver in the late 1700s and features a beautifully cut large central chrysoberyl surrounded by a mix of chrysoberyl and minas novas in close set, foiled collet settings. Chrysoberyl, a rare gem that can be greenish to yellow in color, was discovered in Brazil in the late 1700s. It became popular in Portuguese jewelry after large quantities became available. In the 18th and 19th centuries,