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Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved

$1,495
£1,128.68
€1,294.82
CA$2,086.94
A$2,272.48
CHF 1,202.26
MX$27,405.24
NOK 15,296.88
SEK 13,984.57
DKK 9,670.23

About the Item

This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian ring with a beautiful hand carved Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Bloodstone. The early ring is 10 Karat Gold. The blood stone is hand carved with the image of a Roman Warrior God - Hermes or Mercury. Carving hard stone gems, such as bloodstones, is very difficult and requires a superb artisan. The carving on the stone is just stunning. The bloodstone has fabulous specks of red, or "blood" which are created in most instances by flecks of the red stone, Jasper. Bloodstone itself is a variety of quartz. The famed contemporary jeweler, Elizabeth Locke, uses antique intaglios as the inspiration for her works. Her pieces usually use glass intaglios. Here is your opportunity to own the real thing with a rare hand carved bloodstone intaglio! The dramatic Hermes or Mercury ring creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. And Intaglio carved jewels are all the rage today. The ring dates to circa 1850 - 1900. Hermes (Greek Mythology), Mercury (Roman Mythology) In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods, the protector of travelers, and the guide of the dead to the underworld. Messenger of the gods: Hermes was the messenger of the gods and a mediator between the living and the dead. He was often depicted with a winged hat and sandals. Protector of travelers: Hermes was the patron god of travelers, and his statues were often found at crossroads. Other associations: Hermes was also associated with luck, shepherds, athletes, and merchants. He was the patron of invention, art, literature, and trade. The bloodstone is 10mm by 8mm. The ring is currently a size 6 US and can be easily resized if desired. The ring is 10 Karat Gold The ring weighs 2.1 grams.

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