Antique 1890 Victorian Carnelian Cameo Ring 18k Gold & Silver - Goddess Athena / Minerva

An extraordinary antique ring (circa 1890), crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver. This historic piece centers a magnificent rectangular step-cut bicolor carnelian cameo, exquisitely hand-carved to depict the Goddess Athena (Minerva) wearing her signature warrior helmet and holding a spear.

Framing this mythological masterpiece is a spectacular halo of hand-set rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. These diamonds feature an estimated I/J color and SI clarity. Crafted with the classic 19th-century technique of setting diamonds in silver to optimize their contrast, and backed by solid 18k gold, this elongated statement ring (22 mm height) is a prize for any advanced fine jewelry collector.

Details:

• Era: Antique - Late Victorian / Fin de Siècle (Circa 1890)

• Iconography: Goddess Athena / Minerva with helmet and spear

• Metals: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver

• Hallmarks: French Owl hallmark (18k Gold) & Swan hallmark (Silver)

• Weight: 6.4 g

• Size: 54 FR / 7.25 US / O UK

• Main Stone: Hand-Carved Bicolor Carnelian Cameo

• Accent Stones: Natural Rose-Cut Diamonds (Approx. 1.00 carat total)

• Ring Head Dimensions: 22 mm x 12 mm

• Condition: Excellent antique condition with beautiful original patina.

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