Paleo Christian 22kt Gold Ring With An Amethyst Intaglio 4th Century AD

Period: 1th Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 6 1/2 Weight: 10.7 gr The 1st century ring has a silver frame, in which is set a gold frame tha...

A Roman gold ring depicting a bearded man facing right. The figure is made in a naturalistic manner, with short hair and a beard. He has a detailed face with a long, straight nose. T...

Period: III century Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 5,61 gr L’intaglio di epoca romana, ascrivibile al III secolo circa, è realizzato in agata e oro. Al centro si scorge l’incisione della de...

Period: I century A.D. Ring size: 4,5 Weight: 3,4 gr The Roman ring dates around the 1st century and is characterised by a yellow gold frame in which a cabochon garnet is adjourned,...

Centering an oval-shaped amethyst measuring 15.0 x 20.0 mm and carved with intaglio Depicting the Greek myth of Cassandra and Ajax with both figures, an axe, and torch Bezel set with...

Antique 19th-century 10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with a carved amethyst, featuring the God Helios. The shoulders of the ring's shank are nicely decorated with two different face masks. Made in Europe, Circa 1890's X-Ray has been tested positive for 10kt. yellow gold. The dimensions - Ring Size: Length x Width x depth: 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm Finger Size (UK) = U (EU) = 62 (US) = 10.5 Weight: 20 grams The ring is pre-owned with minor signs of use, in good and pleasant condition overall. Helios, in Greek mythology, is the god of the sun and is often depicted as driving a chariot across the sky, bringing light to the world. He is a significant figure in the pantheon of Greek deities, and his name is derived from the Greek word for sun, "Helios." According to myth, Helios is the son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, making him a second-generation Titan. His siblings include Selene, the goddess of the moon, and Eos, the goddess of the dawn. Helios is often described as a handsome and radiant god, with a crown of sun rays adorning his head. One of the most well-known stories involving Helios is the tale of his son Phaeton. In this myth, Phaeton, eager to prove his divine lineage, persuades his father to let him drive the sun chariot for a day. However, Phaeton is unable to control the powerful horses that pull the chariot, and chaos ensues. The earth is scorched, and to prevent further disaster, Zeus strikes Phaeton down with a lightning bolt. Helios is left grief-stricken by the loss of his son. Helios is also associated with the island of Rhodes, where he was particularly revered. The Colossus of Rhodes...

Bulgari Amethyst Intaglio ring in a brushed 18k gold with an image of a horse galloping. Made in Italy, circa 1970.

Ancient Roman gold ring with Minerva intaglio. Set to centre with an oval hardstone intaglio in a closed back roman set setting, finely engraved with an image of the goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva, who is depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear and olive branch in a signet ring design featuring a finely raised border and closed backholing, leading to broad trumpeting shoulders which taper to a solid shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 15.99 grams in weight, circa 3rd-4th century AD. Minerva was the virgin goddess of music...