Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A gem set dress ring by Margaret Barnaby, circa 1970, of abstract naturalistic design, set with a circular-cut chrysoberyl to the centre and a polished ruby cabochon to the side, with chased and repoussé detailing throughout, signed ‘BARNABY’, numbered ‘93122’, stamped ‘18K’, ring size M. £500-£600

Margaret Barnaby is an American jeweller and artist. Her work is inspired by the natural world and her jewellery designs tend to be highly sculptural and abstract. Barnaby is particularly well known for her chasing and repoussé techniques.