INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate
An antique intaglio signet ring.
This is a gorgeous antique signet ring, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900. The ring has been crafted with smooth lines in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with polished finish. It is mounted on top in a bezel setting with a gorgeous intaglio, carved in brownish translucent agate depicting the bearded and draped portrait of an ancient Corinthian soldier wearing a helmet. The intaglio is masterfully carved and highly detailed.
An Intaglio Seal
This is an engraved gem, frequently is a small and usually semi-precious gemstone that has been carved, in the Western tradition normally with images or inscriptions only on one face. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world, and an important one in some later periods. Strictly speaking, engraving means carving in intaglio (with the design cut into the flat background of the stone), but relief carvings (with the design projecting out of the background as in nearly all cameos) are also covered by the term. This article uses cameo in its strict sense, to denote a carving exploiting layer of differently colored stone. The activity is also called gem carving and the artists gem-cutters. References to antique gems and intaglios in a jewelry context will almost always mean carved gems; when referring to monumental sculpture, counter-relief, meaning the same as intaglio, is more likely to be used. Vessels like the Cup of the Ptolemies and heads or figures carved in the round are also known as hardstone carvings.
Country: Europe, England.
Period: Edwardian, 1900-1910.
Weight: 10.6 Grams, (6.80 Dwt).
Size: 8 and may be easily sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 22 mm by 24 mm (0.87 x 0.95 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for 14kt gold as follow, .585/.999 Au.
Collateral: This antique intaglio ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this antique intaglio ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The carved agate is secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R030925REML/.1987
