Belle Époque 1.20ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring Smalls collection behind which would have been

behind which would have been stored a piece of perfume-soaked cloth

It's intricately hand-chased with geometric

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

and it dates from the latter half of the 19th century

A popular folk legend posits an alternative

Belle Époque 1.20ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring Smalls collection behind which would have beenDATE: Belle poque, c. 1910 Striking antique engagement ring dating from the French Belle poque, circa 1910. It's set with three principal diamonds, all old Euros, at 0. 62ct, 0. 27ct, and 0. 26ct respectively. The two smaller stones are arranged in a classic crossover "Toi et Moi" arrangement, however the larger diamond is set away from the band in a curving sweep of millegrain so it rests down the finger. Millegrain platinum and rose cut diamonds