This superb Victorian 9ct gold cameo ring is a statement of femininity. Beautifully carved it depicts "Hera" Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth. She is Queen of the Gods and the Romans knew her as "Juno".
Far from mass produced the ring is handcrafted in the neoclassical style with a deep bezel, elegant split shoulders and a D-shaped band. Providing wonderful finger coverage with a lovely high profile it is a beautiful Victorian statement ring through and through.
Fashionable with well-heeled 18th & 19th century travellers and brought home as souvenirs of their "Grand Tour" the Victorians considered Italian cameo jewellery a statement of culture and refinement and it is still a firm favourite with antique jewellery collectors today.
MATERIALS: 9ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: shell cameo
HALLMARKS: none , we have acid tested and verified 9ct gold
MEASUREMENTS: The face of the ring measures 19.5mm tall by 15.5mm wide. Shoulders are 10mm wide graduating to a 2.5mm wide band at the back. The profile of the ring stands 7.2mm high from the finger
RING SIZE: a medium to large finger size N (UK), 6-3/4 (US)
ERA: Victorian, circa 1880
WEIGHT: 4.2 grams
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition with just light surface wear as expected in an antique ring, the cameo is perfect with no chips or cracks. Any dark spots on the gold are reflections.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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Materials: 9ct gold, shell.