Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring

A good quality 18ct gold and silver ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with quite a green jasper that has a carved intaglio of a bird. It is hard to say what type of bird...

Period:2-3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 12.82 gr L’anello presenta una montatura in oro e al centro una cornice d’argento con diamanti taglio rosa, dove...

This substantial silver ring holds an intaglio of a follower of the greek god Dyonisos, the god of wine dance and fertility. The dancing little boy holds a bunch of grapes in his in ...

Castellani® has selected this Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio for the "Cleopatra" Ring Setting. The intaglio dates to the 3rd to 7th Century. The intaglio is both black and white agate, which is a hard stone and very good for carving. The agate has two layers of color, black on the top and white at the bottom. The agate intaglio is solid and is one piece. The carver was able to use these two color layers to give dimension and detail. The Column and Angel on the left wings are white and the balance is all black. The Carver knew the material he/she was carving and used this to create this very unique scene. The intaglio shows two angels standing on either side of a column/pillar looking at the bust of a man on top of the pillar. The angels are female and male. The bust on the pedestal is of a male. The intaglio is set below the frame. The frame flairs out to a subtle point on the sides and has a flat surface. The "Cleopatra" ring design was a style that Castellani created in the 1860's and was inspired by Ancient Roman rings...