Contemporary Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Cartouche Signet Ring

Designed as a slim cartouche shape featuring champlevé enamel hieroglyphics Depicting a bird, anch, bowl, and other forms with linear surround Completed by rounded shoulders With h...

Comprised of an oval-shaped face carved with an intaglio of a heraldic crest Depicting a knights helmet above a shield form with chevron and griffons Griffon heads are depicted with ...

An Egyptian revival ring. Magnificent antique 19th century ring, created in Europe in the Egyptian revival style, back in the 1860's. The outstanding ring has been crafted with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The main decorative element is the elegant portrait in profile of an Egyptian queen facing to the left and wearing diamond's jewelry such, dangle earrings and a tiara. The queen's portrait is decorated with the difficult polychrome enamel technique, called Peinture sur émail. The craftmanship is exceptionally well done and surely is a one-of-a-kind conversation piece. Egyptian Revival Jewelry For centuries, Ancient Egypt has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. Diamonds: Mount in inlaid settings, with 11 European rose cuts diamonds, 0.22 carats, G/H color, SI clarity. Weight: 5.95 Grams, (3.85 Dwt). Size: 5.5 and may be sized on request. Measurements: 20 mm by 14 mm (0.79 x 0.55 Inches) and raise 4 mm over the finger. Hallmarks Un marked, electronically tested for 14kt (.585/.999). References: From the collection of Edith Weber Antique Jewelry. Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn at the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Their store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

18k lapis Intaglio ring. Nerfertiti's Cartouche