Lot 8. A 17th century gold and emerald ring. Estimate £4,000 – £5,000 ($5,684 - $7,105). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The raised bezel closed-set with a single rectangular-cut emerald within an engrailed style chased border with traces of enamel and scrolling foliate surround, to a plain hoop, circa 1620, ring size P.

Provenance: Property of a European lady acquired prior to 1985  

Christie's. JEWELLERY, 6 April 2016, London, South Kensington