Early Victorian Coral Cameo Ring in 9 Carat Gold; Circa 1830

Early Victorian Coral Cameo Ring in 9 Carat Gold; Circa 1830A rare and evocative jewel from the early Victorian era, this ring features a beautifully hand carved coral cameo at its heart. The rich orange red coral has been sculpted into the profile of a historical female figure; a style that harks back to the Georgian taste for classical antiquity and portraiture. It is possible that the cameo itself is an earlier Georgian carving, later set into its Victorian mount. Its sharp edges softened with love and

A rare and evocative jewel from the early Victorian era, this ring features a beautifully hand-carved coral cameo at its heart. The rich orange red coral has been sculpted into the profile of a historical female figure; a style that harks back to the Georgian taste for classical antiquity and portraiture. It is possible that the cameo itself is an earlier Georgian carving, later set into its Victorian mount. Its sharp edges softened with love and time. 

The warm 9 carat gold setting is simple yet elegant, designed to let the character of the carving shine. With its compact size and smooth finish, this ring would make a fabulous pinky ring; the sort of jewel once worn as a quiet symbol of culture, taste, and refinement.

Coral cameos are especially prized among collectors today for their rarity and the artistry they represent. This piece carries with it a sense of history, offering not only a jewel to wear but also a fragment of the past to treasure

DETAILS

ERA: Early Victorian 

MEASUREMENTS: Finger size F 1/2 (UK/AU) 3 (US)

WEIGHT: 1.9 grams approximately 

Intaglio surface: 10mm x 8mm approx.

HALLMARKING: Unhallmarked 9 Carat Gold

CONDITION: the ring is in antique condition which fine patina to the coral and gold in line with the age of the piece. 

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