20mm CameoDiameter
9.7 grams
Size 10 USA
Ancient Greek inspired antique gold ring made of high karat yellow gold and a carved cameo of a gorgon-like face. The carving is quite well done as is the gold work around the bezel. Likely mid-19th century.
\"What is more classic and timeless than a cameo? Though they long pre-date the Victorian era, for Victorians who loved travel a cameo represented a meaningful and wearable souvenir of a Grand European Tour, and could be passed down from generation to generation. Both men and women wore cameos set as necklaces and brooches, as well as rings and earrings for women, and watch fobs, rings and stick pins for men. The Victorian fascination with all things historic is demonstrated in the classical Greek profiles and mythological motifs. Reflecting the Victorians love of gardening and nature, floral cameos were also popular in the later Victorian era. Carved in seashell, ivory, jet, lava or stone, cameos could be set in precious or non-precious metals. Some cameos are portraits of real people, some of gods and goddesses or mythological characters, and some of just attractive ladies and gentlemen. Although thought of as primarily an Italian art, there were also cameo carvers in America and other countries. The quality and beauty of carving is the prime factor determining value, but cameos set in precious metal ornamented with diamonds, seed pearls or enameling are most desirable.\"
A fascinating and beautiful piece. In Excellent Condition except for a few dings in the bezel as shown in the Sales Tax is charged on all salesmade within or shipped within the State of California. The only exception is for holders of a valid California State Resellers Permit, a copy of which must be made available to me in order to be exempt from the tax.
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