Fascinante - Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring bow The front of this Art

The front of this Art Nouveau locket is textured and slightly concave

It has a very dark blue color approaching black and traditionally was often used for sword fittings and handles

The scaled body gives rise to reptilian allegories as the basilisk is swathed in nature's foliage as an attempt at camouflage

so this is likely WHB

Deep and rich

Fascinante - Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring bow The front of this ArtOne look says it all Colombian. If you have ever seen the classic movie "Gigi" starring the memorable Leslie Caron, you might remember her Aunt Alicia's tutelage, "Do you see that blue flame darting about in the depths of the green light? Only the most beautiful emeralds contain that miracle of elusive blue." Thus, her training went into the art of being a courtesan in the 1900s (which she naturally rejects). So, it is with this square, emerald cut