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18ct Gold Ruby Sapphire 19th Century Dress Ring Hardstone Cameo African Man (1 of 9)
Lefays
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18ct Gold Ruby Sapphire 19th Century Dress Ring Hardstone Cameo African Man

REF: 6347 / LA486092
£1,975
€2,307
$2,484
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Description
This is a superb and unusual late 19th century, 18ct gold (electronically tested) ruby and sapphire dress ring of oval form set with a central hardstone cameo of an African man. The cameo is 0.5in (1.3cm) high and 0.35in (0.9cm) wide. The cameo stone, probably black sardonyx, is beautifully carved in four levels, an upper level of black for stones/markings of the headband, white for the headband, black for the head, then grey as the ground. The bezel is set with 20 alternating rubies and sapphires of good color. This is bordered with ropework, extending down to the shoulders, the shank is also decorated with scroll-work.
measurements
Width (including shoulders): 1in (2.5cm) Height: 1in (2.5cm) Size: 6 (Us), L1/2 (UK), 52 (Eu)
declaration
Lefays has clarified that the 18ct Gold Ruby Sapphire 19th Century Dress Ring Hardstone Cameo African Man (LA486092) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late 19th Century
condition
Excellent. No wear or damage.
additional info
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
location
This 18ct Gold Ruby Sapphire 19th Century Dress Ring Hardstone Cameo African Man is located in United Kingdom