Carved Sardonyx Thistle Ring | Antique Flower Ring ice tongs charm created from an antique Victorian

created from an antique Victorian shirt studs

The ring (circa 1900-1910) features a carved moonstone mounted in 10k yellow gold with white gold accents

The swallows are in good condition

The flower was originally an antique stick pin by Whiteside & Blank transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring bail

A perfect gift for someone with a special birthday -- or a July birthday

Carved Sardonyx Thistle Ring | Antique Flower Ring ice tongs charm created from an antique VictorianAs one of the "toughest" flowers, thistles represent strength and perseverance. This charming sardonyx thistle ring features a hand carved thistle ornamented with gold and tiny rose cut diamond accents. The Victorian ring (circa 1880 1900) is mounted in 14k gold with leaf accents on the shoulders of the band. The ring is in good condition; however, there would have once been a pearl at the center of the thistle that is no longer present. The ring is