Early Victorian Coral Cameo Ring in 9 Carat Gold; Circa 1830 antique mappin often filled with sentimental images

often filled with sentimental images

As with all jewellery

There is a subtle historical sizing at the back of the band and the centre emerald has a few cleeves in which is to be expected

A circular locket the front have been simply engraved by hand with the name ‘Joe‘

Substantial in weight on the hand

Early Victorian Coral Cameo Ring in 9 Carat Gold; Circa 1830 antique mappin often filled with sentimental imagesA rare and evocative jewel from the early Victorian era, this ring features a beautifully hand carved coral cameo at its heart. The rich orange red coral has been sculpted into the profile of a historical female figure; a style that harks back to the Georgian taste for classical antiquity and portraiture. It is possible that the cameo itself is an earlier Georgian carving, later set into its Victorian mount. Its sharp edges softened with love and