This beautiful antique Victorian carved shell cameo ring is a real statement of beauty and femininity. Neoclassical in style it is crafted in buttery yellow 15ct gold and it is a large size providing wonderful finger coverage.
The wide oval cameo is set into a deep bezel flanked by split shoulders and a wide flat band. It is beautifully carved in a landscape vista that depicts a woman standing next to a cottage. She is gazing wistfully towards what looks like a sailing ship in the water. A charming and romantic scene!
Fashionable with 18th & 19th century well-heeled travellers and brought home as a souvenir of their "Grand Tour" Italian cameo jewellery was considered a statement of culture and refinement and it is still a firm favourite with antique jewellery collectors today. A fine example of this charming custom, this ring is beautiful quality and in tip-top condition.
MATERIALS: 15ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: shell
HALLMARKS: none visible, we have acid tested and verified 15ct gold
MEASUREMENTS: The face of the ring measures 20.50mm tall by 16.50mm wide. Shoulders are 9.3mm wide graduating to a 2.8mm wide band at the back. The profile of the ring stands 4.0mm high from the finger
RING SIZE: a medium to large finger size N-1/2 (UK), 7 (US)
ERA: Victorian, circa 1880
WEIGHT: heavy at 3.8 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: 15ct Gold, Shell.