{"title":"Ancient \u0026 Early Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAncient Roman, Greek \u0026amp; Medieval jewelry. Pieces with 2,000 years of history\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-thai-museum-grade-siam-ayutthaya-ceremonial-ring-18th-century-star-ruby-diamond-cluster-ring-mughal-enamel-emerald-collector","title":"Rare Courtly Siam Ceremonial Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredibly ornate piece was made in Siam during the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin Kingdom period. It dates to the late 18th\/early 19th century and is a very rare example of a ceremonial ‘mondop’ or ‘pagoda’ ring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rings were made for the monarchy and aristocratic class of Siam to be worn as part of the lavish adornment paraphernalia used in ceremonies. These elaborate rings were subsequently given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the ambassadorial visit to France of 1861, the son of the Siamese ambassador, Khoumsombat, is photographed wearing a very similar tiered mondop ring with what also appears to be a ruby cabochon at the top (see photos). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ‘mondop’ is the tiered roof of a temple, for example that of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, and is designed to be in the shape of the image of Buddha. The top tier of this ring features a bezel set star ruby cabochon while the rest of the bezel is covered with diamonds. The two outermost tiers rotate and are connected to the main body of the ring with a bifurcated rivet visible on the closed-back underside of the bezel, typical ornamentation of 18th century layered cluster rings. The arched shoulders are equally as ornate with bezel set rub over diamonds, emeralds and rubies appearing between foliate motifs and protruding serpent-esque decoration. The underside and outershank display bright red and green floral enamelling often seen on naga rings and Siam jewellery of the 18th century, with examples of this style found in the V\u0026amp;A museum, Smithsonian museum and Cleveland museum of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size J 1\/2, US size 5, 13.94g gold (heavy!), tests as 22-24K gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.7mm diameter ruby cabochon, approx 2.6mm diamonds, the ring rises 15.5mm from the finger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly astounding one-of-a-kind collectors piece!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954475422004,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury44.jpg?v=1776776515"},{"product_id":"seljuk-dynasty-lapis-lazuli-ring","title":"Seljuk Dynasty Lapis Lazuli Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis unusual and rare Islamic high stirrup ring dates to the 13th century Seljuk dynasty, (probably Iran). The carved lapis lazuli intaglio is set within a solid truncated and chamfered bezel, typical of the Seljuk period. The stone is held in position by two wedge-shaped silver prongs setting soldered horizontally to the outside of the octagonal bezel which is decorated with engraved patterns. Unlike most existing examples which are cast in gold, this is a very scarce surviving example in silver. The carving appears to depict a bird, possibly a pheasant or bird of paradise, surrounded by Kufic script.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor similar referenced examples see items 46 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987) as well as lot 361 in Christie’s October 2012 Jewellery sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, the region enjoyed a period of material and cultural prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK size M 1\/2, US size 6.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 8.05g. The ring is unmarked; the protruding head tests as silver, whilst the band might be crafted from a silver alloy based on the discolouration.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ring protrudes 2.5cm from the finger, the lapis lazuli measures 12mm x 9mm.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136025313588,"sku":"","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8272.jpg?v=1699902422"},{"product_id":"italian-baroque-turquoise-bow-ring","title":"Italian Baroque Turquoise Bow Ring","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAn unusual example of a scarce seven-stone bow ring dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700. The ring was made in Italy (possibly Sicily) and is a fine example of the beauty of the Baroque period. Known regionally as ‘a fiocco’ rings (bow rings), these traditional pieces were originally gifted as engagement or wedding rings. Rings of this type were popular in Italy from the mid 17th century up to the mid 19th century, with the earliest examples featuring enamelled and scalloped backs.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ring, with its carved and enamelled shoulders and ‘pie crust’ edges is typical of rings dating from the second half of the 17th century. However the combination of both gold and silver, as well as the rounded setting for the central stone indicates an early 18th century date (Chadour, 1994).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the late Baroque era, bows became an indispensable element of fashion and it became popular to pin jewels against ribboned bows; and soon, bow-shaped jewellery such as the Sévigné brooch and the seven-stone bow ring became widespread. While regional or design variations may result in different bezel styles, gem selections, sizes, or cuts, the essential seven-stone arrangement remained unchanged for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the present example, an oval-shaped turquoise is surrounded a cluster of rose cut diamonds and purple glass cabochons. All the stones are set in closed back silver settings. Towards the end of the 17th century, goldsmiths began to make diamond settings from silver as they believed that only a white metal mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. The underside of the bezel is fluted, typical ornamentation of the 17th to early 18th century. The shoulders are chased with scrollwork leading to a smooth D-shaped shank.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eUK ring size P, US size 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 3.49 grams, the silver bow section measures 15mm x 7mm on its longest axes. The ring is unmarked but tests as high-karat gold (21K) and silver.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring remains in good condition despite being around 300 years old.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003eFor similar examples, see items AF.2175, AF.2168, AF.1574 and AF.2167 in the British Museum; and accession number 437-1868 in the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47394499297588,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3215-2.jpg?v=1736796343"},{"product_id":"ancient-indus-valley-bead-ring","title":"Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eA rare and superb ring featuring an ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead, dating to the mid–3rd millennium BC. The deep orange, conical gemstone is decorated with white geometric patterns—created through alkaline bleaching by the Harappans of the Indus Valley civilisation (modern-day Pakistan and India).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eThese etched beads have been found at major archaeological sites across the Indus region and are now housed in collections like the Louvre and British Museum. They also represent early global trade, having circulated as far as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eThe bead is set in a later high-karat gold mount, likely made in the 18th or 19th century in imitation of ancient styles. The hollow hoop, circular in cross-section and widening toward the bezel, is smooth and silk-like when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eStamped with French hallmarks and testing as 22K gold.\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eUK size E \/ US size 2.25 (very small)\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eWeight: 10 grams\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eCarnelian measures: 10mm x 10mm x 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eA historically rich and beautifully preserved artefact that bridges ancient and early modern craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538369560884,"sku":"","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury12.jpg?v=1776779439"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-conical-intaglio-ring","title":"Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA superb ancient Roman gold intaglio ring. The high-karat gold ring is set with an engraved gemstone, known as an ‘intaglio’. The signet ring dates from between the 2nd to 3rd century AD and is a fine example of a Romano-British intaglio ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe conical-shaped agate gemstone displays various bands of colour ranging from honey brown to greyish-blue. The engraving depicts the bust of a man wearing a helmet, possibly winged which would depict Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, financial gain and communication. In Roman times, people would wear rings with the intaglio of Mercury in hope that the he would protect them and bless them with good financial fortune in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA number of referenced examples of similar ancient Roman conical shaped intaglio rings reside in notable museums all across the world, from the British Museum to the Louvre. A page with these examples and their sources can be found in the final photos of the listing. Similar examples can also be found in the extensive Alice and Louis Koch collection (items: 234, 235, 241, 301). Again see final images for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gold ring mount is of D-shaped cross-section and a hollow 22K gold construction. The ring has a fantastic smooth silk-like texture when worn. It remains in good overall condition and the intaglio is very secure in the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK size O 1\/2, US size 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 4.15 grams. The gold ring is unmarked but tests as 22K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA truly remarkable survivor, this ring would be an excellent addition to any collection or for anyone looking to wear a tangible piece of history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111301787956,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0557-2.jpg?v=1778843376"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-medusa-cameo-ring","title":"Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA scarce and small ancient Roman gold Medusa cameo ring, circa 2nd to 3rd century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe carved layered onyx gemstone is white in colour and depicts the bust of Medusa engraved with crosshatched snakes for her hair. In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of the three Gorgons. She is typically described as a winged monster with living venemous snakes in place of hair; and anyone who gazed directly upon her was turned to stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to the apotropaic (protective) function of her image, the head of Medusa (Gorgoneion) was one of the most ubiquitous motifs since the Hellenistic period; it had several interpretations and underwent numerous changes over time. In ancient Rome, it was used as a decoration for both funerary and architectural monuments, as well as weapons, and other military equipment, but also in applied art, such as earrings, cameo rings, and medallion necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor women in ancient Rome, jewellery with Medusa motifs was worn as an amulet or apotropaic device to protect them and repel unwanted glances (Greek: Μέδουσα (Médousa), “guardian, protectress”). According to mythology, it was worn by the goddess Athena on her breastplate\/aegis, as well as by Zeus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA number of referenced examples of similar ancient Roman Medusa cameo carvings reside in notable museums all across the world, from the British Museum to the Met Museum. A page with these examples and their sources can be found in the final photos of the listing. Similar examples of Medusa cameos and this specific ring design can also be found in the extensive Alice and Louis Koch collection (items: 307, 358, 362, 364 and 395).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cameo is set in its original gold ring mount, crafted from thick hammered layers of high-karat gold with the conical bezel protruding outwards. Due to the nature and age of this gold ring, it is somewhat fragile and therefore we would not recommend this ring for regular wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK size C 1\/2, US size 1.5 (very small! internal diameter of 14mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cameo measures 8mm x 7mm x 5mm. The gold ring is unmarked but tests as high karat gold (21K).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA truly remarkable survivor and over 1800 years old, this ring is as coveted today as it would have been at its creation. It would make an excellent addition for any collector, or for anyone looking for a tangible piece of history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48134979486004,"sku":"","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9959.jpg?v=1722941971"},{"product_id":"scarce-medieval-pie-dish-ring","title":"Scarce Medieval Garnet Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare late 13th century Medieval period gold ring, made either France or England, circa 1280!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Medieval high-karat gold ring is set with a large 11ct irregular-shaped garnet cabochon. The 13th century ring-type is what Victorian collectors called ‘pie-dish’ or ‘moule à tarte’ (tart-mold) rings, due to the settings resemblance to the shape of a pastry crust. The garnet stone sits neatly inside of the octagonal box-shaped bezel which possesses a delicately scooped profile. The protruding bezel adjoins a solid gold hoop of circular cross-section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRings of this type were particulalry popular during the last decades of the 13th century. In this period, gemstones were considered to have amuletic and talismanic powers. Lapidaries (Medieval books on the magical and curative powers of gemstones) index the abilities of garnets to protect against poisons, plague, and even ward off nightmares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCabochon-cut garnet gemstones were particularly prized amongst Clergy and nobility. The church believed the stone represented the blood of Christ, whilst royalty wore garnet jewellery for its unique protective qualities. Based upon the choice of gemstone, and its impressive quality, it is very likely that this ring would have been worn by a high ranking noble or clergyman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe present ring is closely related to two examples in the famed Alice \u0026amp; Louis Koch Collection; see items 560 and 566 (Swiss National Museum), as well as a ring in the Hermitage Museum (30-738), the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum (M.285-1962), and the British Museum (AF.1817). There are also six additional 13th century pie-dish rings recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, found by metal detectorists across the UK. These finds have been analysed by the British Museum and subsequently recorded as ‘Treasure’ on the database (see final slide for photos of these related examples and their corresponding accession numbers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDespite its significant age, remarkably the ring remains in original and museum-worthy condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK size R 1\/2 \/ US size 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring tests as solid 22K gold, and weighs approximately 6.2 grams in weight. The garnet measures 9mm by 6mm, whilst the octagonal bezel measures 14mm by 15mm and protrudes 5mm outwards. The ring hoop has a diameter of 2mm.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286480073012,"sku":"","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0280-3.jpg?v=1778589753"},{"product_id":"rare-elizabethan-gold-cupid-ring","title":"Rare Elizabethan Gold Cupid Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis exquisite Elizabethan gold ring dates to the mid-16th century (c.1570) and features a circular bezel set with a high-relief cameo of Cupid, delicately carved in white chalcedony. Cameos of Cupid, or Eros, were a popular motif during the Renaissance period, symbolising love and desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bezel is encircled by traces of red enamel interspersed with white dots, remnants of its original decoration, lending a vivid glimpse into its once vibrant appearance. The beautifully scrolled shoulders, likely once enamelled, exhibit the elaborate craftsmanship typical of the Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscovered in Essex by a metal detectorist before 1997, this ring is a striking example of Renaissance jewellery with its typical combination of a high-relief bezel, sculptural shoulders, and bold use of enamel. Delicate yet wearable, this rare ring is unmarked but tests as approximately 22k gold. It weighs 2.36 grams, with a band measuring 1.5mm at the back and widening to 9mm at the bezel. The cameo itself measures 5mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ring is a UK size I 1\/2 (US size 4.5) and serves as a tangible piece of history, offering a connection to the Elizabethan period's enduring fascination with mythology and artistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48358495322420,"sku":"","price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A2130.jpg?v=1732110673"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-gold-signet-ring","title":"Ancient Roman Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis remarkable Ancient Roman hollow gold signet ring, crafted in high-karat gold, dates back to the Roman Imperial period, between the 1st and 3rd century AD. Its centerpiece is a carved \u003ci\u003enicolo\u003c\/i\u003e blue agate intaglio, engraved with a theatre mask, or \u003ci\u003eprosopon\u003c\/i\u003e, a symbol deeply rooted in Greek and Roman theatrical culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mask is likely a comic theatre mask depicting Silenus. Known as the wise yet drunken figure of Greek mythology, Silenus symbolised musical creativity and prophetic ecstasy. His theatrical mask symbolises his role as the patron of the arts and the unbridled joy of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntaglios in Ancient Rome were not merely decorative but functional, serving as personal seals for identifying ownership or authenticity in wax seals. This practice underscores the ring's dual role as a piece of art and a utilitarian object in ancient society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeighing 2.71 grams, this hollow-constructed ring is a testament to Roman artistry and ingenuity. Its lightweight design reflects typical Roman techniques of the era. However, as with all ancient hollow rings, care should be taken when worn today due to its delicate structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring is a UK size H½ (US size 4) and remains in remarkably wearable condition despite some minor dents accumulated over nearly two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: Very good for its age, with minor wear consistent with its ancient origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis extraordinary piece offers collectors and enthusiasts a tangible connection to the Roman Imperial period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48413467738420,"sku":"10198","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury53.jpg?v=1776779869"},{"product_id":"rare-18th-century-south-indian-gold-mirror-ring-with-rubies-and-emerald","title":"Rare Antique Indian 'Mirror' Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis extraordinary antique 'mirror' ring, also known as an \u003cem\u003earsi\u003c\/em\u003e ring, hails from 18th-century South India during the Mughal dynasty. Worn by women in the royal courts of India, these rings held a small mirror at their centre, enabling the wearer to discreetly check their reflection. Tradition also suggests that brides wore these rings on their thumbs, using the mirror to catch a glimpse of their groom from beneath their veils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in high-karat gold (approximately 23-24K) using the traditional \u003cem\u003ekundan\u003c\/em\u003e setting technique, this piece features a heart-shaped motif - a design rooted in Indian culture and thought to have originated during the Indus Valley Civilisation, inspired by the sacred \"peepal\" tree leaves. Unlike the more common circular examples, this is a rare heart-shaped form.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is set with nine cabochon-cut rubies encircling the central mirror, complemented by an additional twelve rubies along the band and a single emerald at the top of the heart. Together, the gemstones weigh over 2 carats. The mirror itself, measuring 1 cm in diameter, is likely composed of silver foil beneath a layer of rock crystal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis unique ring weighs 8.62 grams and is particularly small, with a size of UK C½ (US 1.75). It may have originally been intended as a mid-finger ring or for someone with slender fingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand width: 3 mm at the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror diameter: 1 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn remarkably good condition for its age, this piece remains fully wearable. Its rarity, coupled with its historical and cultural significance, makes it an exceptional collector's item or a meaningful addition to any jewellery collection.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461358334260,"sku":"10215","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3404_1563701.jpg?v=1739556618"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-jasper-intaglio-ring-depicting-fortuna-2nd-3rd-century-ad","title":"Ancient Roman Jasper Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis remarkable ring features an ancient Roman jasper intaglio depicting Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity. Carved in the late 2nd to 3rd century AD, the intaglio is a fine example of a Romano-British gemstone. Fortuna is shown crowned, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a ship's rudder in her right, with a star shining in the background—symbols of abundance, fate, and guidance.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe jasper intaglio, mottled with grey, brown, and green tones, has areas of translucency that enhance the depth of the engraving. Rings depicting Fortuna were worn in antiquity as protective amulets, invoking her favour and good fortune. Similar examples have been found in archaeological excavations, including a notable hoard of 34 intaglios discovered in a Roman bathhouse near Hadrian’s Wall, where several depicted the goddess Fortuna.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe carved gemstone is rubover set in a high-karat gold signet-style ring with a smooth, domed shape. The hollow construction and tapered form reflect traditional Roman ring designs. While the mount itself in fact dates to a later period, it remains in keeping with ancient Roman jewellery aesthetics. The ring measures 22mm north to south, with a band width of 3mm, and weighs 8.76 grams. The intaglio itself measures 15mm by 12mm.  The ring measures UK size S 1\/2, US size 9.25. 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A distinctive white streak bisects the stone, adding contrast to the deeply cut profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in high karat gold, testing to approximately 23K, and formed with a truncated bezel and a hollow interior. The early Roman ring is in the Hellenistic tradition but typical of 1st century BC. The design is both lightweight and sculptural, with the bezel rising 6mm from the base of the finger. 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See final image for reference. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt weighs 2.63 grams in total.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare survival from the ancient world, delicately scaled and rich in historical significance.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48563020398900,"sku":"1017810039","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4165.jpg?v=1745579661"},{"product_id":"late-17th-century-spanish-gold-and-diamond-ring-c-1680-1700","title":"Rare Spanish Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and striking example of late 17th-century Spanish jewellery, circa 1680-1700. This ring is crafted from high-karat gold (approx 22K) and set with seven table-cut diamonds. The diamonds exhibit a distinctive gunmetal grey hue, achieved through silver foiling beneath the stones, an early technique that enhances their reflective quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe openwork floral design is an early precursor to the giardinetti (little garden) rings that swept through Europe in the 18th century, yet this example retains a more symmetrical, almost architectural form. Each diamond is set within a chiseled foliate setting, secured by clean rub-over collets, all in gold, a typical feature of Iberian jewels. The band is adorned with a finely twisted design. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring is an excellent example of early Spanish nobility’s taste, where such intricate jewels were reserved for the wealthiest women of the time. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt measures approximately 20mm in bezel diameter, with the central table-cut diamond measuring 2.5mm x 3.5mm. 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The intaglio is engraved in angular Kufic script, dating it stylistically to the 9th–12th centuries (Porter, 2011), and features a flat-cut base with bevelled edges typical of Islamic seals from the 8th–11th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe silver mount is ornately decorated with chased and nielloed arabesque designs, including a rare surviving niello lattice on the underside of the bezel. The bezel is constructed with four short prongs and retains a decorative casting knob at the base—an iconic feature of Seljuk rings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFor a closely related example, see item 27 in \u003cem\u003eIslamic Rings and Gems: The Benjamin Zucker Collection\u003c\/em\u003e (1987).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring shows signs of a repair to one corner, and the band is slightly distorted but remains comfortably wearable. The carnelian itself is in very good condition; what appears to be surface scratching is actually wax residue from historical sealing use, and can be removed if desired.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size L½ (US 6)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBezel: 16 x 12 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 5.45g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn overall excellent condition for its age—over 850 years old—and remarkably wearable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Seljuks, a Central Asian dynasty of Turkish origin, ruled much of the Islamic world between the 11th and 13th centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622946124084,"sku":"1017810082","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4926-2.jpg?v=1749904772"},{"product_id":"17th-century-baroque-gold-and-pearl-pendant-with-filigree-reverse-c-1680","title":"Late 17th Century Baroque Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and evocative jewel from the Baroque period, this high-karat gold pendant was made circa 1680, most likely in Spain or possibly Portugal. 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These tropical fruits had only recently been introduced to Europe from the Americas and were prized as exotic rarities. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePendants of this type, often pearl-centred with ornate openwork frames, were worn at the chest and are recorded in portraiture and museum collections across the Iberian world from the 1660s to 1680s.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePendant: 3.5cm (north to south) x 2.5cm (east to west)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 9.47g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChain: 18 inches, later addition, tests as high-karat (approx. 21K)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePendant also tests as high-karat gold (approx. 22–23ct)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn remarkably good condition for its age, with only minor evidence of historical soldering to the reverse filigree. Pearls show natural variation, with one darker and less lustrous growth typical of baroque pearl formation. 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The jewel is suspended from a ribbon-form bow mount, an early example of the bow motif which became fashionable in Europe during the later 17th and 18th centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe central gold oval cluster is set with an emerald at the centre, framed by four smaller table-cut emeralds, as well as rubies cut en-cabochon, with eight drilled seed pearls suspended below on gold pins. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAbove, the chased and enamelled bow contains an additional table-cut emerald. The reverse is painted in polychrome enamel with a pink rosette surrounded by black scrolls, typical of the mid to late 17th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bow form reflects the “mania for ribbon” that dominated European dress between 1660 and 1680, when garments for both men and women were lavishly adorned with tufts and loops of ribbon, echoed in the ornament of contemporary jewels.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1660–1680\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Europe\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21k gold (tested); emeralds; ruby cabochons; seed pearls; enamel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm x 1.5 cm (pendant only); 66 cm later 9k gold chain with barrel clasp\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.3g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for age; minor enamel losses; small chip to central emerald not affecting stability\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance and Parallels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e For comparable pendants with bow mounts and enamelled reverses, see examples in the State Historical Museum, Moscow and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (see final photos). The design vocabulary closely parallels ornament prints by Gilles Légaré (1610–1685), which disseminated the bow and ribbon motif across Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887001022772,"sku":"1017810137","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5766_2371901.jpg?v=1757434768"},{"product_id":"late-15th-century-silver-signet-ring-of-the-noble-duhamel-family-france-c-1480","title":"Duhamel Family Medieval Signet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare medieval silver signet ring, attributed to the noble French Duhamel family and dating to the late 15th century, circa 1480. The ring bears a octagonal-shaped bezel engraved with a coat of arms intaglio for use as a personal seal, featuring the initial \u003cstrong\u003e“L”\u003c\/strong\u003e, flanked by stars and surmounted by a heart. A rare \u003cem\u003efede\u003c\/em\u003e (faith) motif with with clasped hands is engraved on the shoulders.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe presence of the fede motif is highly unusual in signet rings: while fede rings (two clasped hands symbolising fidelity) are well-documented in medieval jewellery, its integration into a heraldic signet of this type (particularly on the sides of the ring) is exceptionally rare and arguably unique, making this a museum-worthy example.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeraldry and Family Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e The Duhamel family originated in Normandy and Picardy, deriving their name from the Old French \u003cem\u003ehamel\u003c\/em\u003e (“hamlet”). By the 15th century, branches of the family held lands in Brittany, Artois, and Champagne, and were raised to noble status, including the Counts of Hamel. Surviving heraldic records show various coat of arms configurations of two stars (\u003cem\u003eétoiles\u003c\/em\u003e) combined with other charges. The engraving here - a heart flanked by two stars with the initial “L” - appears to have been a personal device, possibly for a Louis, Laurent, or Lambert (common names of the period beginning with L) Duhamel, active c.1480.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe star was a common Christological symbol in medieval seals, while the heart may represent fidelity or divine love. 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Similar examples are also recorded in the \u003cem\u003eMarlborough Gems\u003c\/em\u003e (Boardman et al., 2009, no. 434) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (inv. 81.6.49). While the aforementioned museum pieces survive as loose gems, this example remains in its original period gold mount - an extremely rare survival of its truncated, hollow form.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe subject, a seated, bearded philosopher with a scroll contemplating a herm, was a popular emblem among educated Romans, symbolising \u003cem\u003epaideia\u003c\/em\u003e - Greek learning and philosophical virtue. Rings with this motif were often worn by literate members of society - city administrators, physicians, rhetoricians, jurists, and other professional elites - as personal seals and statements of cultured identity. 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This exquisite piece was made in the royal workshops of Siam (modern-day Thailand), where such jewels were worn by members of the extended royal family and aristocracy during court ceremonies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is beautifully decorated in red and green enamel - the traditional royal colours of Siam enamelling - arranged in floral and circular motifs around the entire band. Each diamond is set in a raised rubover collet, surrounded by intricate enamelling typical of court workmanship in Bangkok between 1750 and 1850.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDuring the 18th and 19th centuries, the Siamese court became renowned for its opulence. Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) were both highly polygamous, with more than 150 royal children between them. The proliferation of minor palaces and royal households created immense demand for aristocratic status jewellery and ceremonial jewellery, and Bangkok’s royal goldsmiths became among the most skilled and productive in Asia. Jewels such as this were also used as diplomatic gifts to foreign dignitaries and regional princes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe presence of rings in the European art market today is explained by the gradual dispersal of Thai royal possessions in the 20th century. As the number of royals contracted and titles were lost, many once-princely families became private citizens. Many relocated to Europe during the dissolution of the absolute monarchy, particularly Switzerland and France in the 1930s–40s, bringing personal heirlooms with them. 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The ring is crafted in exceptionally high karat gold, testing approximately 22–23K, as is typical of fine Indian jewellery of the period. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSet at the centre is a large \u003cem\u003epolki\u003c\/em\u003e diamond slice - an early, flat cut style of diamond much prized in the Mughal world - mounted over reflective foil to enhance its warm, watery glow. The diamond (9 × 6 × 2 mm) sits within a rectangular box-shaped bezel (14 × 11 mm), framed by a border of deep, almost inky blue enamel that remains wonderfully rich in tone. Its interior inclusions are natural features of early Indian polki stones, not cracks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe underside of the bezel is a delight in itself: gently convex and intricately chased with crosshatched and foliate motifs, still carrying traces of vivid enamel in red, green, and blue - classic hallmarks of Mughal craftsmanship. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis same decorative language continues onto the shoulders and the back of the band, where engraved leaf forms and remnants of enamel echo the courtly aesthetic of the period. 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While most surviving specimen bracelets focus on Greco-Roman or 19th-century European subjects, this example is notably unusual: its collector ventured far beyond Italy and Greece, assembling seals from Persia and the broader Islamic world.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bracelet is stamped with French 18K gold control marks, with each panel framed in fine wirework. 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The shoulders are decorated with finely cut scrollwork, characteristic of Tudor goldsmithing. Originally, the engraved lettering and skull would have been enriched with black and white enamel; traces are now lost through centuries of wear, as is typical for rings of this type. Comparable examples in the British museum demonstrate this original enamelled appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring was discovered in 2022 by a metal detectorist near the medieval city of Canterbury, in Kent, and was formally recorded with the \u003cstrong\u003ePortable Antiquities Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was subsequently analysed by the British Museum and declared \u003cstrong\u003eTreasure\u003c\/strong\u003e, recorded under PAS ID \u003cstrong\u003eKENT-9D54D6\u003c\/strong\u003e; Treasure case number \u003cstrong\u003e2022T1206\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Rings of this type functioned not merely as personal adornment, but as \u003cstrong\u003eminiature devotional icons\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn close to the body for protection, faith, and status.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in solid high-karat gold (approx \u003cstrong\u003e21K)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hoop broadens at the shoulders and is decorated with circular motifs, a common architectural treatment in Byzantine metalwork that visually frames and elevates the central bezel. The circular bezel measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears a representation of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child; both engraved figures are filled with niello against the gold ground.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiello\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative technique involving a black metallic alloy composed primarily of silver, copper, lead, and sulphur. The powdered alloy is fused into engraved recesses of the metal surface through heating, then polished flush to create a striking black or dark grey contrast. While niello was widely used on silver throughout Antiquity, its application to gold was particularly favoured in Byzantine jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA closely related example is on loan to the \u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/strong\u003e (accession L.2015.72.49). Numerous comparable rings with nielloed religious imagery are preserved in the renowned Byzantine collection of the \u003cstrong\u003eDumbarton Oaks museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, including accession numbers BZ.1974.23, BZ.1968.8, BZ.1958.37, BZ.1969.77, BZ.1937.27, and BZ.1953.12.7. These parallels firmly situate the present ring within the established corpus of early medieval Byzantine devotional jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.45g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: UK I 1\/2; US 4.5r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good condition despite its significant age; hairline crack to outside of band, clear nielloed imagery with expected surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn exceptional and scholarly example of Byzantine religious jewellery; wearable, historically important, and profoundly symbolic.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982696395060,"sku":"1017810218","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7314.jpg?v=1766439542"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-ring-with-17th-century-italian-renaissance-cameo-of-athena-minerva","title":"Athena Renaissance Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and important antique gold ring, set with a finely carved Italian Renaissance sardonyx cameo dating to the 17th century, depicting Athena, known as Minerva in Roman mythology. Athena was revered as the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and just warfare; a divine protector of cities and civilisation, frequently shown in armour with helmet and aegis as a symbol of intellect allied with strength.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe cameo is expertly carved from layered hardstone sardonyx, with the engraver working precisely between the natural strata of the agate to achieve a striking contrast between the pale relief bust and the warm brown ground beneath. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a richly detailed helmet adorned with the face of a bearded, horned satyr, her long hair flowing beneath. The chest plate is rendered with remarkable clarity and includes a finely articulated rosette motif. The carving displays an exceptional balance of softness and precision; the flesh is subtly modelled while the armour and helmet remain sharply defined. Such refinement and control are seldom encountered in cameos of this period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe carved gemstone is set into a later solid 18K gold mount, designed in the manner of late 18th-century signet rings, with distinctive C-scroll shoulders and a domed, engraved underside. Although the mount is of later date, it was made consciously in this classical style and complements the cameo beautifully. The ring bears the French eagle head hallmark, indicating 18K gold and Parisian manufacture of the setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 9.61 grams and is UK size M; US size 6.25. The cameo measures 18 × 13mm. Condition is excellent overall; under magnification there is possibly a minute nick to the tip of the nose, hardly visible to the naked eye. Cameos of this age are exceptionally scarce, and survivors often show significant cracking or losses; examples of this quality are increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA museum-quality example of Renaissance glyptic art, and among the finest cameo signet rings of its type we have handled.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008212345140,"sku":"1017810248","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8003_c3d18900-e3ec-40c9-970b-7e3917761fbf.jpg?v=1769535187"},{"product_id":"antique-baroque-gold-and-silver-diamond-cross-pendant-c-1690-1710","title":"Baroque Diamond Cross Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA superb antique Baroque cross pendant, crafted in gold and silver in Western Europe; most likely Flemish or German; circa 1700. The cross is beautifully proportioned and richly worked, with pierced openwork foliate terminals set throughout with rose cut diamonds, displaying the bold sculptural character typical of late 17th-century devotional jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the centre, five larger rose cut diamonds are bezel set within domed collets decorated with distinctive \u003cem\u003epie-crust\u003c\/em\u003e edges; a hallmark of Baroque jewel design seen almost exclusively in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These are complemented by a further series of rose cut diamonds across the arms, bringing the total to twenty-four stones, all well matched and lively for their age.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse is particularly fine, engraved with scrolling Baroque ornament dating firmly to c. 1690–1710, and speaks to the quality of workmanship intended to be appreciated from every angle. Gold and diamond crosses of this type were worn throughout the 17th century, often suspended high on a black ribbon.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLater French swan and eagle control marks indicate the pendant was subsequently sold or brought into France, confirming 18K gold and silver construction. A powerful and rare survival of Baroque religious jewellery, with excellent scale and presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant measures approximately 5 × 3.5 cm, weighs 11.16 grams, and is set with larger rose cut diamonds measuring up to 3 mm. 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These are direct references to Cupid (Eros), the classical god of love, whose arrow pierces the heart and renders the lover powerless. In the context of a Renaissance betrothal ring, the imagery is overtly amatory; the giver symbolically offers his heart, already struck by love. 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At its centre is a finely modelled conch, the ‘Shankha’, one of the principal attributes of Vishnu. Together, the Sudarshan Chakra and Shankha symbolise divine protection, cosmic order, and the cyclical nature of time; the Chakra as the wheel of time and power, and the Shankha as the primordial sound of creation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe form closely aligns with known examples held in museum collections, including comparable pieces in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession numbers: 1998.544.304; 1998.544.309; 1998.544.362).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRings of this type were worn by both men and women in the Javanese Classical Period, as evidenced in temple sculpture and statuary. Jewellery functioned not only as adornment but also as a portable store of wealth and a medium of exchange; precious metals were used in payments, ceremonial gifting, and funerary contexts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in silver with a gold gilt surface, now softly worn in places, revealing the underlying silver and lending the piece a desirable archaeological patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight 5.57g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size M 1\/2, US size 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and historically resonant piece; both an object of adornment and a tangible link to early Javanese belief and society.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49072695738676,"sku":"1017810283","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8433_3254207.jpg?v=1774626854"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-sri-ring-8th-10th-century","title":"Ancient Javanese ‘Sri’ Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn early Javanese gold ring dating to the 8th–10th century; from the Classical period of Southeast Asian history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFormed in high-karat gold, the ring features a hexagonal bezel engraved with a stylised ‘Sri’ motif in Nagari script; associated with Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, and symbolic of prosperity, fertility, and protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe stepped bezel reflects the geometric language of Javanese temple architecture, while the slender hoop remains simple in contrast. The surface shows a rich, even patina consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRings of this type served not only as adornment but as talismanic objects and stores of wealth; the Old Javanese term for ring is linked to protection and guardianship.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFinger size: UK L; US 5.75\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBezel: 8 × 6 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 2.38g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTests as approximately 22K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and wearable survival; comparable examples are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (e.g. 1998.544.382, 1998.544.423, 1998.544.413, 1998.544.390, 2001.794.125, and 1998.544.381 - see final photo for example). \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073889378612,"sku":"1017810286","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8885_3265455.jpg?v=1774876314"},{"product_id":"baroque-period-ruby-and-enamel-pendant-european-c-1650-1680","title":"Baroque Period Ruby and Enamel Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Baroque period ruby and enamel pendant dating to circa 1650–1680; probably made in Hungary.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant is composed as a two-part drop, allowing natural movement, with a further articulated fringe of three suspended natural saltwater pearls below. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBoth sections are set with clusters of table cut rubies in closed-back rubover collet settings, arranged in tightly packed formations characteristic of mid-17th century jewellery. The gold is richly decorated with scrolling openwork, enlivened throughout with polychrome enamel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe enamel decoration is particularly characteristic; white ground with black linework, alongside robin’s egg blue and Cassius pink accents. This palette and style align with the broader European ‘linework and swirl’ tradition seen across Hungary, Central Europe, and beyond. The reverse is equally considered, with further enamel decoration including a pink flower motif.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJewels of this type were produced across Europe in the later 17th century; comparable examples are held in major museum collections including the Rijksmuseum, the V\u0026amp;A, the State Historical Museum in Moscow, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRuby held both protective and romantic associations in the period; believed to guard against illness and poison, while also symbolising love and enduring affection. 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Executed in high karat gold and silver, the ring is a particularly strong example of late Baroque jewellery design, retaining the sculptural domed profile and dramatic raised collet settings associated with the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe arrangement follows the classic seven-stone “bow” formation popular from the late 17th century onwards. During the Baroque era, ribbon bows became an essential decorative motif in aristocratic dress and jewellery, inspiring a wide range of ornaments including Sévigné brooches and bow-shaped rings such as this example.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe central table-cut diamond is mounted within a raised silver collet with delicate pie-crust edging and engraved decoration, surrounded by six rose cut diamonds in bulbous conical settings. All stones are closed-back and foil-backed, a characteristic Georgian and pre-Georgian technique intended to maximise brilliance under candlelight. The use of silver over gold for diamond settings reflects changing tastes around 1700, when jewellers increasingly believed white metal best enhanced the appearance of diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring tests as approximately 18K gold with silver settings. Later French import hallmarks indicate the ring entered France at a later date. Ring size N 1\/2 (US size 7). Weight: 3 grams. Head measures approximately 14 x 8mm. Side stones approximately 2mm diameter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is good overall for age, with evidence of historic resizing to the reverse of the shank. 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The hoop is broad and faceted, widening at the front into three engraved panels set between raised ridges. Each panel bears a saintly figure: St Christopher to the left, the Madonna and Child to the centre, and St Barbara to the right. These were not merely decorative subjects; they belonged to the late medieval world of personal devotion, protection and intercession, with rings such as this functioning as portable religious images worn directly on the body.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe shoulders are engraved with foliate ornament, with twisted ridges at the back of the band and traces of original gilding surviving over the silver. The surface has a strong archaeological patina; the gilding is worn and interrupted, exposing the darker-toned silver beneath, but the iconography remains notably legible. The structure is sound and the ring remains wearable with appropriate care. 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