1970s Interchangeable Gemstone Orb Ring giardinetti and body of a lion)

and body of a lion)

most famously including a small collection of orchids (in this style) displayed at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle - heavily praised for their beauty and craftsmanship

and show great colour and illumination as the light reflects off the foil and back through them

Originally featured the motto in red

To the reverse is engraved "St Christopher Protect Me

1970s Interchangeable Gemstone Orb Ring giardinetti and body of a lion)DATE: Vintage, 1970s Cool 1970s statement ring featuring six interchangeable orbs, each one a different coloured gemstone: green jade, blue sodalite, black onyx, rose quartz, rock crystal, and goldstone. The stones are secured by a diagonal 14k gold bar, joining the silver band at each shoulder with a stylised arrow motif. STONES Jade, sodalite, black onyx, goldstone, rose quartz, rock crystal MEASUREMENTS 1. 2 x 1. 6cm Width of band: 4. 0mm Orbs: 12.