{"product_id":"antique-georgian-cameo-ring","title":"Antique, Georgian neo-clasical agate cameo ring","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to c.1810, this handsome Georgian cameo ring is a beautifully preserved example of the period’s fascination with the art and imagery of Classical antiquity. At its centre sits a finely carved hardstone cameo depicting the profile of a male figure crowned with a laurel wreath, a motif strongly evocative of the heroes, rulers and deities of ancient Greece and Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neoclassical style flourished throughout the Georgian period, influencing everything from architecture and interiors to dress and jewellery. Corinthian columns, classically inspired frescoes, sculptural forms and ancient motifs became fashionable as renewed interest in Greece and Rome swept through Europe. Jewellery offered a particularly intimate expression of this taste, with cameos prized for their ability to evoke the engraved gems and miniature works of art of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cameo is secured within a substantial rub-over setting, which gives the ring a pleasing sense of depth and beautifully frames the carved profile. From the setting extend elegant tri-split openwork shoulders, creating a lightness and refinement that contrasts with the solidity of the central cameo. These taper gracefully into a smooth D-shaped shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusually small size of the ring is particularly charming. It may originally have been intended for wear on the little finger, or perhaps was made for a young boy, for whom a classically inspired signet-style ring would have been both fashionable and appropriate. More than two centuries later, it remains a wonderfully characterful survival of Georgian Neoclassical taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgate: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural polycrystalline quartz, v. agate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 20.5mm; Width 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140517392613,"sku":"ARB-1202","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/Georgian-Cameo-Ring-Front.jpg?v=1695549114","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-georgian-cameo-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}