Western Europe, late Neoclassical period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A handsome gold ring featuring a carnelian intaglio engraved with a man's head facing right, a classical Grecian visage with a beard and thick, curly coiffure crowned by a laurel wreath. The bezel and band are 72.8% to 76.1% gold (equivalent to 17K+ to 18k+) with an open back on the intaglio verso. Size of bezel face: 0.78" L x 0.60" W (2 cm x 1.5 cm); band: 0.68" Diameter (1.7 cm); US ring size: 6; gold quality: 72.8% to 76.1% (equivalent to 17K+ to 18k+); silver quality: 11.71% to 14.5%; weight: 5.2 grams. Size: 0.68" W (1.7 cm)

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

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#179808

Some bending to ring band from use, and light patina and toning near shoulders. Intaglio is intact and excellent. Ring is wearable! Comes with a custom putty impression of the intaglio.