French Napoleon III Pearl Diamond Band

A charming c. 1860-80s French Napoleon III half hoop ring, of a slender trilogy form with a central pearl set against a halo of black enamel and accented on the sides with pearls and tiny rose cut diamonds. The shank is marked with an eagle head, the French guarantee mark for solid 18k gold. This elegant ring can be worn as a stacking ring, or as a stand-alone jeweled half-hoop band.