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During the British Raj
Metal: 18K yellow & white gold
most likely a presentation gift to a hard-working employee
embellished with a wee ruby in the center has been paired with an antique shank
The carving could have been executed at an earlier date
Sold Antique 14K, Garnet & Turquoise Conversion Ring ornament During the British RajThe pomegranate, a rosy hued fruit, bursting with plentiful, glowing red, jewel like seeds, is one of the oldest cultivated fruits. The ancient Greeks believed it to have been planted by The Goddess of love, Aphrodite on the island of Cyprus. In Ancient Greek mythology, Persephone, daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest was kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, who fell in love with her at first sight and carried her off to his kingdom.
