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Castellani Pink Agate 19th Century Hercules Cameo 18kt Gold Ring

$14,500
£11,071.93
€12,605.78
CA$20,360.28
A$22,257.78
CHF 11,775.37
MX$266,350.14
NOK 149,824.65
SEK 137,149.31
DKK 94,157.40

About the Item

An interesting Pink color agate 19th Century cameo depicting Hercules and the Nemean Lion (on Hercules’ head). Nemean Lion symbolizes the need to have a strong exterior and not let others sway you. The relief if the carving shows the details of Hercules’ profile. The Castellani® Juno ring setting has a nice flat bright polished gold frame. The cameo is set below the frame using the same technique that goldsmiths used 2000 years ago. The ring has a nice low profile. The Juno is made with Castellani Ancient Terra-Cotta™ Red 18kt, giving the ring a nice rich gold color that complements the pink color of the cameo. The ring measures 21mm Front to Back 17mm Across 7mm 5mm Height (7/8” Length ¾” Width 3/16” Height). Ring size 6, and is sizable with in 2 finger sizes. The weight of the ring is 12. Grams. The Castellani and Double C Logo plates are affixed to the inside of the gallery. Castellani’s Jewellery from the 19th Century is in museums: British Museum; Victoria Albert Museum; Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Museum to name a few); exhibitions as well as in private collections. Fortunato Pio Castellani can be called the "Father of Archeological Revival Jewellery". In the mid 1800's in Rome, Castellani had the entree to visit the Ancient Etruscan ruins. He was able to study these Ancient designs as well as other Ancient Mediterranean civilizations’ jewellery and started to create and re-design under his brand.
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  • Ring Size:
    6 US, Resizable
  • Weight:
    16.2 g
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century/2023
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 384211stDibs: LU3701219987312

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