Description:

Western Europe, France / Italy, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A sardonyx cameo stone depicting Christ, set in a wearable gold ring. Christ is shown in profile facing right, with a trim beard and wavy hair falling to his shoulder. This style may have been inspired by 15th-century paintings and marble sculptures by Renaissance artists. The bezel, crafted from 16K to 18K gold, is form-fitting and follows the contours of Christ's bust, creating a slightly kidney-shaped design. Size of bezel setting: 0.63" L x 0.43" W (1.6 cm x 1.1 cm); band opening: 0.71" Diameter (1.8 cm); US ring size 8; metal quality: 70% to 75.8% (equivalent to 16K+ to 18K) gold, 19.4% to 20.7% copper, 3.56% to 9.8% silver; weight: 3.8 grams

Please note: due to the band shape, a ring sizer mandrel does not accurately reflect the correct size.

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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  • Condition: Mineral encrustations on the interior of the shoulders. Dark patina and toning on the metal surfaces. Stone cameo is intact.

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