Antique Cameo

This antique cameo ring looks perfect on the finger and will always be admired. Made in the 1870's in 15ct gold, it is set with a hard stone carving from sardonyx of a mans profile. Most cameos are set with shell cameo which is softer, so it is great to get one with sardonyx which shows the wonderful layers. The different colouring in the layers has been used to its advantage by allowing the face to stand out so well against the background as well as the highlight of colour in the hair. The cameo is surrounded by 34 natural seed pearls which compliment the ring so well, and the cameo measures 13mm x 11mm, and with the pearls measures 17mm x 13mm and sits so nicely on the finger. With such beautiful engraving on the side of the band, this antique hard stone cameo will be treasured every time that it is worn. Stock # ET564 Circa: 1870 (Victorian) $2,850

Here is a brilliant example of a superb quality antique cameo ring. Made in the 1860's, this cameo ring is set in 18ct yellow gold was made in France and has the most superb quality hand carved cameo. Carved in agate to show 2 different colours/layers, carving into a hardstone such as this was and still is considered so much harder than the traditional shell cameos. The attention to detail is simply amazing and what a fine quality cameo is all about. Close up you can see so much detail in her face and this is what separates a fine quality cameo from a poor quality one. The top of the ring measures 1.8cm by 1.4cm and this ring will look sensational on any finger. Fine quality antique cameo rings are hard to get in this condition, and this is one antique cameo ring that will be treasured. Stock# ES1539 Circa: 1860 $2,650