An 18th century agate intaglio crest ring. This eccentric ring is set with a burnt orange hard stone, beautifully carved with what is believed to be a family crest. Cameos and intaglios are an art form that dates back thousands of years to the Ancient Greeks, where carved gems were important symbols of lineage, wealth and prestige. This ring is a rare survival and a very good conversation piece!

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1790, Georgian.

Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
• Band Size: UK I / US 4.25.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 11.5mm; Width 12.5mm; Height of setting 3.5mm
  
• General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age with a ring of this period.
• Condition: Stone is secure. Safely set within the setting, gold fully covering it. No damage to the setting. No scratches, cracks or chips to the diamonds, recently polished.