Enamel Violet Ring | 14k Gold Flower Ring green turquoise Honeymoon pins were popular gifts

Honeymoon pins were popular gifts among couples around the turn of the last century

and under magnification there are visible chips to several of the rose cuts

It is currently a size 6

The brooch is 18k gold (marked) and measures 2 inches from top to bottom by 0

In Greek mythology

Enamel Violet Ring | 14k Gold Flower Ring green turquoise Honeymoon pins were popular giftsFlowers had powerful meanings during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and purple violets, were given to represent that the givers thoughts were consumed with love. This charming violet ring was originally an antique 14k gold pin (circa 1900 1910) transformed with the addition of a 14k gold band. The violet is 14k gold with purple enamel and a glistening diamond accent. The face of the ring measures 0. 6 inches from north to south by 0. 45 inches