Carnelian Cupid intaglio ring on pink gold
Old ring in 18Kt rose gold, (hallmark: owl), decorated with a carnelian plaque engraved with an intaglio representing winged Cupid and holding a crown, in the antique style.
Italian work, from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 1.97g
Pattern height: 1.30 cm
Pattern width: 1.10 cm
Finger size: 55 (diameter 17.50 / US 7.20)
Condition: micro scratches, traces of welding, and oxidation on the gold parts, see photos.
Glypticism , from the ancient Greek γλυπτός / glyptós, “engraved object”, is an art which consists of engraving and sculpting hard, precious or fine stones in relief (cameo) or hollow (intaglio). The work material can also be organic (shell, ivory, coral, mother-of-pearl, amber) or plant-based (precious wood).
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Carnelian Cupid intaglio ring on pink gold
Old ring in 18Kt rose gold, (hallmark: owl), decorated with a carnelian plaque engraved with an intaglio representing winged Cupid and holding a crown, in the antique style.
Italian work, from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 1.97g
Pattern height: 1.30 cm
Pattern width: 1.10 cm
Finger size: 55 (diameter 17.50 / US 7.20)
Condition: micro scratches, traces of welding, and oxidation on the gold parts, see photos.
Glypticism , from the ancient Greek γλυπτός / glyptós, “engraved object”, is an art which consists of engraving and sculpting hard, precious or fine stones in relief (cameo) or hollow (intaglio). The work material can also be organic (shell, ivory, coral, mother-of-pearl, amber) or plant-based (precious wood).
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Old ring in 18Kt rose gold, (hallmark: owl), decorated with a carnelian plaque engraved with an intaglio representing winged Cupid and holding a crown, in the antique style.
Italian work, from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 1.97g
Pattern height: 1.30 cm
Pattern width: 1.10 cm
Finger size: 55 (diameter 17.50 / US 7.20)
Condition: micro scratches, traces of welding, and oxidation on the gold parts, see photos.
Glypticism , from the ancient Greek γλυπτός / glyptós, “engraved object”, is an art which consists of engraving and sculpting hard, precious or fine stones in relief (cameo) or hollow (intaglio). The work material can also be organic (shell, ivory, coral, mother-of-pearl, amber) or plant-based (precious wood).
All our old rings.
