17th Century Helen of Troy Amethyst Cameo Ring
This extraordinary 17th century cameo must have been carved from a geode specimen - it's amethyst, rose quartz, and milky quartz. We believe the cameo depicts Helen of Troy - the ruins she's leaning on is our main clue. Oversized, swiveling on an 18k mount.
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- Materials
18k (tests), quartz cameo (must have been carved from a geode specimen - amethyst, rose quartz, milky quartz)
- Age
17th Century cameo, c. 1840 mounting
- Condition
Very good - ring mounting is a Victorian addition
- Size
9.25, can be resized; 1" x 3/4" head, 2.1mm shank
Aboutthe
StuartEra
1603 — 1714
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.