AU00XVANT342 Fabulous 16th Century Renaissance Gold Diamond Ring c. 1550 AD Size: 7 1/4

Up for sale this week is this superb Georgian goldsignet ring, dating to the late 18th - early 19th century. Thering is unmarked but has been electronically tested as solid 18kgold. The ring is set with an exquisite carnelian hardstoneintaglio, of a horse crest and motto. The motto reads: PARVECONTEMNIMUS (we despise small things) The crest of thetrotting horse and motto belong to the Gernon family of Athcarne Castle in Ireland.The ring is quite a good size, suitable for contemporary wear byeither a lady or gentleman.

OBJECT: Intaglio Ring

CULTURE: Georgian

DATE: c. 1750 - 1850

MATERIAL: 18k gold &carnelian gem

RING SIZE: 8 (US) Q (UK)

SIZE: 23.33mm x 21.97mm x 2.36mm(bezel 16.70mm x 14.08mm x 3.63mm)

WEIGHT: 7.1 grams

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