Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s

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Early Victorian Antique Intaglio Gold Gents Ring, 1820s

About the Item

The cornelian with an intaglio engraved male profile of this Pre-Victorian 18K yellow gold ring from 1820 shows to be a true Imperial jewel that embodies standing and style completing any gentleman's allure. Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 65 & 20¾ , Size US 11¼ , Size UK: W - Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance. Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the videoclip showing this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French origin. Style: Pre-Victorian Style specifics: A style that borrowed style specifics from the ancient Greeks and the Roman empire (hence the name of the style: Empire). The empire period represents the second part of the Neo-Classical style, and shows a strong French influence. The style originated in the desire of Napoleon to revive the luxurious majesty of imperial Rome. Traditional classical motifs, already seen in the reign of Louis XVI, were supplemented by symbols of imperial grandeur- the emperor's monogram and his emblem, the bee; representations of military trophies; and after the successful campaigns in Egypt, Egyptian motifs. If we had to characterize this style briefly, we could focus on two elementary concepts: massiveness and symmetry. Period: ca. 1820 Source of inspiration: Roman intaglios Material: 18K yellow gold Technique: Intaglio - An intaglio or engraved gem is a small gemstone, usually semi-precious, that has been carved, in the Western tradition normally with images or inscriptions only on one face. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world, and an important one in some later periods. Strictly speaking, engraving means carving in intaglio, with the design cut into the flat background of the stone, but relief carvings, with the design projecting out of the background as in nearly all cameos, are also covered by the term. The activity is also called gem carving, and the artists gem-cutters. References to antique gems, and intaglios in a jewellery context, will almost always mean carved gems. (from: Wikipedia) Precious stones: cornelian Birthstones: Cornelian is the birthstone (or month stone) for July. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: top of ring 2.07 cm (0.81 inch) x 2.30 cm (0.91 inch) Weight: 8.60 gram (5.53 dwt) Reference Nº: 12131-0052 - Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped - Comes with certificate

Metal:
Yellow Gold,Gold,18k Gold
Stone:
Carnelian
Weight:
8.6 g
Style:
Early Victorian
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1820
Condition:
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 12131-00521stDibs: LU108115495312