This ring is simply spectacular. A huge, deep purple amethyst set in a gold ring of diamond-centered flowers. It’s Victorian, circa 1880. Definitely a design that stands up to the test of time.
![Victorian 'tri-gold' amethyst diamond antique cocktail ring. A huge, deep purple amethyst set in a gold ring of diamond-centered flowers. Circa 1880. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Victorian-tri-gold-amethyst-diamond-antique-cocktail-ring.-A-huge-deep-purple-amethyst-set-in-a-gold-ring-of-diamond-centered-flowers.-Circa-1880.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..jpg?resize=451%2C640)
Fourtane doesn’t give a carat count for that amethyst, but it looks like a serious Ring Pop of a jewel to me. A cocktail ring extraordinaire.
![Alternate view; Victorian 'tri-gold' amethyst diamond antique cocktail ring. A huge, deep purple amethyst set in a gold ring of diamond-centered flowers. Circa 1880.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alternate-view-Victorian-tri-gold-amethyst-diamond-antique-cocktail-ring.-A-huge-deep-purple-amethyst-set-in-a-gold-ring-of-diamond-centered-flowers.-Circa-1880..jpg?resize=518%2C610)
This amazing ring is for sale at Fourtane, via 1stdibs.com. Images and info courtesy of Fourtane via 1stdibs.com.