Antique, Belle Époque Jupiter and Juno agate cameo ring
Current band size: UK: S / US: 9.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Original to c.1880, this French made agate cameo ring depicts the Roman god Jupiter and goddess Juno. The mythological deities are depicted in profile overlapping one another and have been carved with the utmost precision. The stone’s contrasting layers of smokey grey, white and a rich jasper red bring depth to the flowing curls, carefully worked beard and softly folded drapery, while a simple gold surround allows the carving to take centre stage.
Rub-over set with a ridge detail encircling, to a solid gallery which is very finely engraved with a foliate design featuring lavish scrollwork, it acts almost as an ornate gilded frame and it is a very fine detail of the piece. The shoulders are further engraved with the scrolling design and very gently taper to a solid 18ct yellow gold band.
Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, embodies sovereignty and authority, while his wife Juno was revered as the protector of marriage and marital faithfulness. Their paired portraits bring together themes of power and partnership, lending this miniature sculpture a particularly fitting significance as a ring: a jewel with meaning as well as beauty.
The reverse of the cameo has been hand engraved with the words 'Jupiter et Junon', French for Jupiter and Juno, identifying the two figures portrayed on the other side. This ring is an exceptional example of the nineteenth-century revival of gem carving - an art treasured since antiquity.
The Natural Stones
- Agate: Length 28mm; Width 20.9mm; Depth 6.3mm.
- Agate: Quartz polycrystalline v. Agate.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked on the exterior of the shank with the French 18ct yellow gold hallmark, an eagle head. Further marked with an indistinct hallmark also on the exterior of the shank. The cameo is engraved on the underside with 'Jupiter et Junon' translating to 'Jupiter and Juno'.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 30mm; Width 22.2mm
- Height of Setting: 6.7mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
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If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
