Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring from 1929 _pearls The base or seal has

The base or seal has been hand engraved with a majestic eagle

This 14k white gold crossover or bypass ring features two old European cut diamonds

Miden (in Germany)

Yellow gold of 18k serves as the head

fiery garnet that is gypsy set into a starburst pattern

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring from 1929 _pearls The base or seal hasSeptember 7, 1929, engraved to the interior of this ring, signifies the date it was presented or a special occasion, likely a wedding. Also present are the initials of the couple, JM and DM; engraving the date proves to add a layer of meaning to a piece of jewelry and preserves part of its history for those who come after. A sapphire dots the center of the flower or scalloped cluster of diamonds in this Art Deco era engagement or right hand ring.