Western Europe, probably England or France, Neoclassical Period, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A beautiful ring with a bezel body shaped from 66.47% gold (equivalent to 15K+) and a shank made from 39.9% gold. Within the ovoid bezel is a banded agate cameo depicting the head of a youthful Nubian boy that faces to the left and has a curly coiffure. Surrounding the cameo are 34 faceted diamonds set within petite bezels that create a glinting presentation. Size (ring): 0.8" W x 0.9" H (2 cm x 2.3 cm); (intaglio): 0.625" L x 0.4" W (1.6 cm x 1 cm); quality of gold: 66.47% for bezel body (equivalent to 15K+) and 39.9% for shank; total weight: 6.7 grams; US ring size 5.5

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#157750

Wearable as shown. Intact and in excellent condition with hallmarks on the inside of the shank reading "14kt" and "800."