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A modern two-tone gold ring set with an Italic carnelian intaglio. Pomegranate.

£ 1850

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A modern two-tone gold ring set with an Italic carnelian intaglio. Pomegranate.

£ 1850

Intaglio: Italic, 2nd–1st century B.C.
Mount: Modern, two-tone gold (yellow gold bezel, white gold shank)
Stone: 5.5 × 6.5 mm 
Ring sizes: UK R · US 8½ · FR 58 (resizeable)
Total weight: 9.92 g 
Condition: Wear marks to the intaglio surface; mount in good condition

A circular yellow gold bezel, set on a polished white gold shank, houses a small oval carnelian intaglio of the Italic tradition. The stone, of warm orange-brown tone, is engraved with a stylized pomegranate, rendered through a globular form with incised details. 
Wear marks attest to the antiquity and long use of the gem.

The pomegranate held rich symbolic resonance in the ancient world — sacred to Persephone and Hera, emblematic of fertility, abundance, and the cycle of life and death. Its presence on a small Italic gem of the late Republican period speaks to the enduring vocabulary of personal adornment in the ancient Mediterranean.

The modern two-tone mount sets the ancient stone with quiet restraint, allowing the gem to remain the focal point.
European collection; acquired on the market, early 2000s

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

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Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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