Brenda Ginsberg Antiques & Jewelry
Antique Georgian Ring 18k Gold Intaglio Cameo Carnelian French 18C Unisex (7027)
Antique Georgian Ring 18k Gold Intaglio Cameo Carnelian French 18C Unisex (7027)
Antique Georgian ring. 18k gold, carnelian carved intaglio cameo. Made in France, 18th century. Unisex - suitable for a man or a woman.
Measurements: Weight is 4.6 grams. US size 8.25. Length of bezel is 21mm. Description : Classic Georgian sensibility, style and dimentions. The rounded, full oval shape set with a carved carnelian intaglio. It depicts a man facing right. Full beard and foliate bandeau, tied in a bow at the back. Very nice detail. The cameo is set in a typically Georgian simple frame with beaded border in gold. The back is as lovely as the front. It consists of a swirling circle of gold, with the same beaded border as the upper surface. The simple gold shank divides into 3 simple leaves at the shoulders. Typically Georgian, the ring is relatively flat and sits beautifully on the finger. Suitable for a man or a woman.
Marks and Metal: Outside of the shank has an old French eagle head (for 18k gold) and a small remnant of a maker's mark lozenge.
Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.