Victorian 18ct Gold Banded Agate Cameo Navette Ring, Spectrum Antiques
Victorian 18ct Gold Banded Agate Cameo Navette Ring, Spectrum Antiques
£1,350.00
Description
An exceptional Late Victorian navette ring, circa 1900, featuring a finely carved hardstone cameo. Unlike traditional shell carvings, this piece is meticulously hand-cut from Banded Agate (Sardonyx), utilizing the stone’s natural monochromatic layers to create a striking white silhouette against a dark, translucent ground.
The cameo depicts the Roman goddess Minerva, the deity of wisdom and strategic warfare, rendered in elegant Neoclassical detail. The stone is held in a secure 18ct yellow gold bezel setting, flanked by decorative "beaded" shoulders. The inner band bears a clear 18ct gold "Crown" hallmark, a testament to its high-purity British heritage. A rare and intellectually charming piece of antique jewellery, combining historical symbolism with a sleek, elongated silhouette.
Details
Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian, c.1900
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold (stamped with 18ct and Crown)
Stone: Hand-carved Banded Agate (Sardonyx) Cameo
Weight: 2.83g
Size: R (UK)
Dimensions: Navette face measures 6mm width x 16mm height
Condition: Excellent Antique Condition; cameo is crisp with no chips
Origin: United Kingdom
https://www.spectrumantiques.com/products/18ct-cameo
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Product REF: SAO391
