{"product_id":"vintage-9ct-gold-cameo-ring-large-shell-portrait-open-gallery-uk-k-c3038","title":"Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Ring - Large Shell Portrait Cameo - Open Gallery Mount - UK Size K - C3038","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly large and impressive vintage 9ct gold cameo ring, set with a finely carved shell portrait cameo in a substantial open gallery mount with rope twist bezel border. The ring carries a partial British hallmark including 375 for 9ct gold and comes in the period style box pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking mid 20th century 9ct gold cameo ring of unusually large scale. The oval shell cameo is carved in high relief with the profile of a classical female figure, the pale cream portrait standing clearly against the warm peach shell ground. The carving is crisp and well modelled: the hair worked in fine layered strands swept back and pinned, with loose curls falling at the nape; the facial profile clean and well proportioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 28mm long, the head is considerably larger than the majority of 9ct gold cameo rings from this period and has the scale of a small cameo brooch translated into ring form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cameo is held within a substantial polished gold bezel bordered by a fine rope twist edge running the full oval perimeter. Beneath, the ring is built with an open gallery of sweeping crossed supports, allowing the large head to sit securely while keeping the construction light. The band is broader and more substantial than is often found on lighter cameo rings of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partial British hallmark is struck inside the band, including the 375 fineness mark for 9ct gold. The ring is offered with the vintage presentation box pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The cameo remains crisp and free from obvious damage, the mount is secure, and the ring is structurally sound. Very light surface wear to the gold is consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: UK K \/ US 5.25 approx. \/ EU 50 approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead size: 28 x 21.75mm [1.10 x 0.86in]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.4g [0.26oz]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 9ct gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCameo: Carved shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Partial British hallmark including 375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Mid 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock Code: C3038 - AG26-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations. 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Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note if you are purchasing an item for delivery outside the UK you may have to pay taxes and duties upon import. 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