Description:

Western Europe, probably England or France, ca. 16th century CE. A delicate 72% gold ring exhibiting a relatively circular bezel as well as a bifurcated shank that is soldered to the sides of the lower bezel rim. Within the bezel is a form-fitting, hand-carved carnelian intaglio exhibiting the left-facing bust profile of an aristocratic woman. Her wide eyes and dainty nose are situated neatly beneath a backswept coiffure that culminates in a rectangular bun. Size (intaglio): 0.48" L x 0.46" W x 0.13" H (1.2 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.3 cm); (ring setting): 0.51" L x 0.89" W x 0.88" H (1.3 cm x 2.3 cm x 2.2 cm); gold quality: 72% (equivalent to 15K+); weight: 1.9 grams; US ring size: 9.5

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966

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#186570

    Condition:
  • Wearable as shown. Slight bending to shank, with light abrasions on shank and carnelian, otherwise intact and excellent. Great luster throughout, and nice preservation to finer details on intaglio.

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