19th century AD. A Persian gold ring comprising a D-section hoop with knop to the underside, bird-head detailing to the shoulders supporting a pyramidal cell, inset lapis lazuli cloison with intaglio heart motif flanked by profile birds. 12.44 grams, 29.87mm overall, 20.86x16.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.