Antique Victorian Cameo Ring

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color is a rich but soft finish (not highly polished) which appears to be a high, 20 or 22, karat gold. This brooch/pendant is a vertical oval (denoting the 2nd half of the 19th century) measures 3-1/16 inches tall, by 2-1/8th inches wide without the 5/8 inch long pendant bale. Though unsigned or hallmarked the craftsmanship associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival style is nothing short of exceptional from the stylized wing and snake motifs to the perfectly shaped and spaced tiny spherical gold granulation. And, as for the carving of the pink shell cameo...

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color ...

Antique pin/pendant centering a cameo which is accented with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. The carnelian cameo of lovers on a swing has, on the verso, the word Printemp (Fre...

White Gold contemporary ring centering a natural fine amethyst estimated to weigh 2.0 cts. This stone is a vibrant and lively purple with no undertones. It is prong set in finely m...

18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on lavender chalcedony stylizing a profile of a man with a waving beard, the setting on five wires and openwork hearts. Top size is 23mm x 21mm Finger...

18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on bloodstone stylizing an emperor's head with a laurel wreath, the basket with twisted threads. Finger size : 8 Top size is 21mm x 16mm Weight : 7,...

Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold

An impressive antique Victorian carved agate and 15k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian carved agate ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The rectangular setting is ornamented with a hang carved agate cameo, depicting a profile of a man in armor, bearing figural ornamentation to the upper portion of his helm, in addition to a longitudinally mounted crest. The cameo is held within four swallow-tip claws. The elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 15k gold. This antique Victorian dress ring...