Georgian Hessonite Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring pink topaz with poppy motifs meticulously hand

with poppy motifs meticulously hand painted and accented with a large orange carnelian cabochon

famously beheaded by Salome

and as such it's likely that that this was a mourning piece to be worn in the memory of a dearly beloved

French control marks for 18k gold and platinum

however a paper published in 2003 by Heaney and Fisher contests this:

Georgian Hessonite Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring pink topaz with poppy motifs meticulously handDATE: Georgian, c. 1810 A stunning and rare antique cluster ring dating from the Georgian period, circa 1810. The centrepiece is a gorgeous cushion cut, fiery hessonite garnet surrounded by a cluster of old mine cut diamonds. All of which rest in closed, foil backed, silver settings allowing the light to bounce back through the stones. The shank is a simple 15k gold knife edge band with split shoulders STONES Hessonite Garnet Approx. 2. 53 carat Old