This 14kt yellow gold ring is centered by a finely cut coral cameo depicting a Greek nymph. This lady protrudes from the frame quite strongly, a feature we often see in cameo's made in the first half of the 19th Century. The cameo is set in an elaborate oval setting, decorated with a border of cannetille spheres.
A cameo is a method of carving a piece of material, often a mineral or shell, with a raised, positive relief image. Cameos will often depict gods or important people, but could also display animals, locations, or even whole historical scenes. They have been made for millennia and were for instance very popular in Ancient Greece. In the 19th Century, an increased interest in the ancient Romans created a trend for neo-classical jewellery that emulated ancient examples.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: US 7, UK N 1/2, circumference 54.5 mm.
The front setting measures 20 x 15 mm.
This ring can be resized if desired.
Weight: 4.80 grams.
Age: The cameo was made in early 19th Century, circa 1830s. It was set in this ring at a later date, in the second half of the 20th Century.
Material: Hallmarked for 14k gold.
Condition: In great condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. Both the cannetille border and the cameo are still in good condition, with no damages or scratches.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes only.