Circa 17th century A.D. A gold betrothal or love ringposed of a D-section hoop, openwork bezel formed as two hands with simple finger delineation holding a heart, set with a pyramid-cut blue sapphire, stylised sleeve cuff detailing at the shoulders. 5.91 grams, 23.04 mm overall, 18.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (7/8 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany, late 1990s. Property of an East London gentleman. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]