Western Europe, Neoclassical, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fabulous 54.72% (equivalent to 13K+) rose gold and sard stone cameo of a Roman soldier. The man's bust is in profile, facing to the left and part of his shoulder plates and chest armor are visible. His hair cascades to his shoulders under a plumed helmet, and his facial hair consists of a mustache under a straight, Grecian nose. The cameo profile is carved in high relief with undercut peripheries and is set in a rose gold bezel that is supported by a flattened band which is wearable. Size (cameo face): 0.80" L x 0.63" W (2 cm x 1.6 cm); (band opening): 0.65" Diameter (1.7 cm); gold quality: 54.72% (equivalent to 13K+); weight: 8.8 grams; US ring size: 6.75

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

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Small chips to the stone in the upper and lower left side corners, does not affect the soldier's profile, otherwise intact. Ring band is intact and wearable.