Beautiful delicate antique silver ring with hand carved Dutch blood coral, in the shape of a rose.
Hallmarker 800 silver, c. early 1900's. Size 5 1/4. 
 
Although coral was also worn in centuries past, it is known in the Netherlands as a popular component of regional jewellery in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Typically large necklaces of several strands of blood coral were worn, set with large gold clasps. 
 
This unique one-of-a-kind ring would make an amazing engagement or wedding ring.