Georgian NeoClassical 18ct Gold And Hardstone Cameo Ring Of Atlas

This style of ring became popular in the late 18th century, following the discovery of the ruins of the Roman town of Pompeii in 1748, inspiring a trend for the classical. Our example centres on a large, oval hardstone cameoA layered stone or shell in which the design is cut in relief where the main design is carved onto the top layer and the remainder is carved away to reveal the next layer using the natural colours of the stone or shell to produce the different shadings of the carving. This is done in shell, coral, lava and various stones. depicting Atlas, the Titan god who bore the world on his shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.. Regardless of the feats of Atlas, this 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring, with its broad shoulders and wide bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
, is wonderfully comfortable to wear.

It is certainly a conversation piece.