Victorian 18K Socrates Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring Rose Gold
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1339662
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900: Item # 1339662
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Fiona Kenny Antiques
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P.O. Box 11, 18 Front St. N.
Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 1X4
905-682-0090
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905-682-0090
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An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K. Although the stone is a substantial size, this ring in the 18thC and 19thC worn on a gentleman's pinkie finger as a pinkie ring. In order to save gold some jewellers would stretch the shank to resize the ring rather than solder another section of gold to effect the sizing and that appears to be the case here. It weighs 8.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, it does show wear and patination commensurate with age.
Condition is mentioned. Items are vintage or antique and have signs ofe use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $34 (tracking and insurance for loss included). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in US. We DO NOT accept PayPal.
An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K. Although the stone is a substantial size, this ring in the 18thC and 19thC worn on a gentleman's pinkie finger as a pinkie ring. In order to save gold some jewellers would stretch the shank to resize the ring rather than solder another section of gold to effect the sizing and that appears to be the case here. It weighs 8.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, it does show wear and patination commensurate with age.
Condition is mentioned. Items are vintage or antique and have signs ofe use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $34 (tracking and insurance for loss included). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in US. We DO NOT accept PayPal.
