Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl NavetteThe Story: Late 18th century French navette ring, with rose cut diamonds in a silver setting, and a lovely natural pearl in the center. Navette translates to "little boat" in French, and navette rings mimic the shape of the marquis cut, which was commissioned by Louis XV for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Sourced in the Loire Valley, this is a classically French piece. The Details: Band tests as 18k gold. Stones set in fine silver with a rich

but it exploded in popularity when Prince Albert died and Queen Victoria took to wearing gobs of it…the original goth

Hallmarked 15K gold

Oria makers mark to top of bale

Condition: Good antique condition with some interior scratches and minor dings to the reverse of the locket

Late 18th century French navette ring

Madame de Pompadour

Condition: Well-loved with significant wear to enamel

Paste clear with no chips or visible scratches

Tests as 14k

with twisted wire detailing and a tiny trefoil at the bottom

twisted wire forms a rope that winds around the anchor

You could replace the dried flowers with a photo or memento of your own