Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Northern Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A beautiful Roman carnelian intaglio incised with the image of a lady facing right and set in a stunning Neoclassical gold ring. Shown in profile, the elegant lady displays a naturalistic eye, a Greek nose, and closed lips, all framed by a thick, wavy coiffure worn in a half-up-half-down hair style. Several collar necklaces adorn her neck while a delicate robe covers her shoulders. The lovely cameo is surrounded by a lustrous gold border of a gorgeous, braided motif as well as a scrolling design along the periphery, while an acanthus leaf shoulder attaches it to the double-banded ring. Size (ring): 1.2" Diameter x 0.9" W (3 cm x 2.3 cm); (intaglio): 0.6" L x 0.4" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm); gold quality: 87% (equivalent to 20K+); weight: 10.7 grams; US ring size: 11.25

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

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Intaglio is ancient and gold ring is Neoclassical. Light softening of detail to intaglio. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable.