an antique 9ct gold carved cameo ring in a georgian classical style.the ring is stamped 9ct on the inside of the ring. the carving measures 20mm x 16mm. approximate ring size r.
carved cameo rings were popular amongst victorians as a souvenir of european travel.the cameo depicting a roman maidens head, her hair bound in a headscarf, was likely to be carved by a skilled artisan from italy out of a shell commonly known as the helmut shell.
