3 septembre 2012
Red spinel with a border of brilliant-cut diamonds in a gold setting
Red spinel with a border of brilliant-cut diamonds in a gold setting. Europe, ca. 1840. Height: 2.5 cm, Width: 2.4 cm, Depth: 1.9 cm. Bequeathed by the Rev. Chauncy Hare Townshend. 1326-1869. © V&A Images Spinels are bright and lustrous gems which occur...