Victorian Scottish Bloodstone Harlequin Ring

A unique and bold Victorian ring, set with four panels of alternating green and red bloodstone panels inlaid in a harlequin-like “X” formation, and augmented with dramatic chased and repoussed trifurcated decorative shoulders that sweep outward. The design of the shoulder, with its almost bat-like foliate design, and heavily three-dimensional chase and repousse work, is of a first-wave gothic revival look commonly associated with English rings made in the 1830s. The floral engraving all throughout the shank is also quite typical for this period. However, the modern sensibility of the bloodstone panels may suggest at a later date (possibly end of the 19th century).