Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring memorial An exceptional vintage gold charm/pendant

An exceptional vintage gold charm/pendant modelled after Noah's Ark with giraffe stood on the deck and the top hinged to reveal an elephant

I mistook this for a painting at first

likely an old conversion from a fob

The slender band is crafted in 18k gold and it dates from the Art Nouveau period

1cm (not including jump ring)

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring memorial An exceptional vintage gold charm/pendantDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A striking Art Deco era cluster ring, the square head is set with a central 0. 50ct emerald and bright sparkly diamonds. The stones are set in platinum, and the outer edges follow the shapes of the stones. With an open backed setting, it allows the light in behind the stones to further enhance their brightness. The band is modelled in 18k white gold throughout and dates from the 1920s. STONES Emerald 0. 50ct 80pts Old Cut