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Georgian Emerald 22 Karat Gold Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Death Token Ring

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Centering a 5.5 mm round emerald cabochon - transparent medium green Set in a colette style bezel that swivels on axis to reveal a secret token Displaying a gold cameo of Napoleon Bonaparte shown in profile Reverse of token is inscribed 'Il Pase A L'Immortalite Le 5 Mai 1821' Translating to "He passed in immortality on May 5th, 1821" Commemorating Napoleon Bonapartes death day With a highly rendered floral and foliate motif surround Accented by rose gold flowers and granulation detail Completed by yellow gold shank Tested as 22 karat gold Circa: 1820s Ring Size: 5 1/2 - inquire for sizing Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 5.0 mm high Total Weight: 2.3 grams Accompanied by letters containing historical accounts of the rings ownership. An original letter states that the ring once belonged to the wife of a man who accompanied Napoleon into exile on St. Helene. Another follows the purchase of the ring and subsequent heirloom trajectory through a family. Stock Number: We-13498
  • Ring Size:
    5.5 US, Not Resizable
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    2.3 g
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WE-134981stDibs: LU1184324510792

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