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Antique Victorian Ring Blackamoor Cameo Agate 18k Gold Diamonds French (6741)

Antique Victorian Ring Blackamoor Cameo Agate 18k Gold Diamonds French (6741)

Regular price $6,250.00 USD
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Antique Victorian Napoleon III ring. 18k gold, rosecut diamonds, agate hardstone cameo habille. Made in France, 19th century.

 

Measurements: Weight is 5.3 grams. US size 7 3/4.

 

Description : A wonderful blackamoor carved cameo seemingly floats in a gold shank with a ring of gold with diamonds in rectangular collettes at the cardinal points. The agate hardstone is a layer of black over white, perfectly suited for the subject matter, which is wonderfully carved in profile. Large gold earrings and a gold necklace or collar, typical of those worn in Africa. Wonderful detail.

 

Gold mount with gentle, scrolling engraved decoration.

 

Marks and Metal: French owl mark for 18k gold on outside of shank.

 

Condition: Cameo in excellent condition with no damage/loss/restorations found.
Gold has minor wear / dings commensurate with age. Please see pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.

 

 

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