Description:

Western Europe, probably England or France, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A striking sardonyx cameo featuring the left-facing bust of an elegant woman. A thin veil covers the back of the woman's head as well as the back half of her curly coiffure while her feminine facial features include a delicate eye, full cheeks, and a petite, pointed nose. The cameo is fitted within the ovoid bezel of a lustrous 78.29% gold ring with a solid shank that would be comfortable to wear for lengthy periods of time. Size (cameo): 0.62" L x 0.50" W (1.6 cm x 1.3 cm); (ring setting): 0.79" L x 0.88" W x 0.98" H (2 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.5 cm); gold quality: 78.29% (equivalent to 18K+); weight: 8.8 grams; US ring size: 7.75

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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#186659

  • Condition: Wearable as shown. Minor abrasions to cameo and ring setting, otherwise intact and excellent. Ring setting with great luster, and cameo with nice preservation to finer details.

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