Victorian 16-Claw Prong Set Amethyst Ring mourning There are three small scratches

There are three small scratches on the plaque portion of the ring that could most likely be buffed out should you choose to engrave it

it wasn't until the Napoleonic Wars of 1813 that Berlin iron started to gain international attention

One of the links looks like it has an old repair

This could also be the culprit of the damage on the side

Victorian 16-Claw Prong Set Amethyst Ring mourning There are three small scratchesThe birthstone for the month of February, amethyst has been considered a prized gem for centuries. A favorite among royals, bishops and saints, the word amethyst derives from the Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. It was said that wearing amethyst could prevent a person from getting excessively drunk and would keep the wearer's mind still and sober. Throughout history, amethyst was thought to have many different attributes all of them good