Jewellery, small gold ring with blue stone, c1900

Historical information

Women wear rings to denote their marital status or as a fashion statement. They may be small or large, valuable or costume, or part of the overall accessories to accompany their outfit. Some stones have significance or may have sentimental attraction.

Significance

A small gold ring that is typical of the jewellery worn by early settler women in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

A small gold ring with a blue stone in an original paper mache box c1900

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