Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum Zircon Solitaire Ring feed-agegroup-adult The six-pointed star symbolised guidance

The six-pointed star symbolised guidance

mark used by Mark Mercy

featuring a shamrock design set with three split turquoise beads and a pearl at its centre

which rose to prominence between 1860-70

creating jewels that blurred the boundaries between reality and fantasy

Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum Zircon Solitaire Ring feed-agegroup-adult The six-pointed star symbolised guidanceA striking vintage zircon solitaire ring, set in 18ct gold with a platinum mount, assayed in London for 1972. The vibrant blue zircon often mistaken today for cubic zirconia (CZ) is in fact one of the oldest known natural gemstones on earth, with crystals dating back over 4 billion years. Unlike CZ, which is a modern laboratory creation, natural zircon has been treasured for centuries for its brilliance, fire, and durability. The gallery features