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Antique Ring with an Intaglio of Mars in Rose Gold, c. 1890


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Antique Ring with an Intaglio of Mars in Rose Gold, c. 1890
Antique Ring with an Intaglio of Mars in Rose Gold, c. 1890
Description
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Mars, the god of war, recognizable by his feather-adorned helmet, is cut here as an intaglio in dark onyx. Its serious, simple appearance made this gemstone the setting of choice for men's jewellery in the late 19th century, usually as a Mars cameo set in red gold or doublé. In the 1880s and 1890s, this style was particularly popular for bells, cufflinks and rings. The ring shown here was most likely made in Germany. The goldsmith's work was probably made in Pforzheim, while the cameo was cut in Idar-Oberstein. Rings of this type were then exported all over the world, as a glance at contemporary catalogs reveals: the catalog of H. O'Neill from New York for the winter of 1890/91, for example, shows several similar rings, see here. The cameo is held by grouped prongs that merge into a clearly designed, grooved band. The ring in warm red gold is still an impressive companion today.
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Antique Ring with an Intaglio of Mars in Rose Gold, c. 1890
Strength in Simplicity
€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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