The Antique Ruby & Diamond Owl Ring

Discover the captivating charm of this exquisite antique ring, featuring a striking owl design adorned with 15 dazzling rose-cut diamonds and two mesmerising ruby eyes. The red rubies display a rich, purplish-red hue, while the bright rose-cut diamonds create an enchanting visage.

Crafted with ornate curled shoulders, this delightful ring is joined to a patterned band stamped with '18ct', and it tests as 18ct and sterling silver. Likely dating back to the Edwardian or Late Victorian era (circa 1900), this piece comes with a Jewellery Assessment Report from SafeGuard, confirming its estimated age.

Athenians made the owl an emblem of wisdom because, to the ancient Greeks, the owl was a symbol of Athene who was the goddess of foresight and knowledge. For this reason, the owl is associated with knowledge and learning – and so is often referred to as the ‘wise’ owl.

Size N UK/AU, 6½ US/CA, 54 FR/RU, 17 DE

Ring weight: 4.48g

Head width: Approximately 10.3mm