Two coral dress rings, the first a cameo ring, the oval coral corallium rubrum cameo carved to depict a classical female portrait profile, with stepped collet setting and bifurcated shoulders, the second a coral corallium rubrum single stone ring, to a band of graduated pierced hoops, ring sizes N and approximately M - N respectively (2)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £250
Two coral dress rings, the first a cameo ring, the oval coral corallium rubrum cameo carved to depict a classical female portrait profile, with stepped collet setting and bifurcated shoulders, the second a coral corallium rubrum single stone ring, to a band of graduated pierced hoops, ring sizes N and approximately M - N respectively (2)
First ring: surface wear, scuffs and nicks/small chips to coral cameo, with areas of pitting. General surface wear to mount, solder joins/repairs at junctions of shoulders to setting. The shank has been re-sized and has associated solder joins. Metal standard is untested. Cameo dimensions approximately 2cm length x 1.35cm width. Gross weight approximately 5.8gm. Second ring: surface wear, scuffs and nicks to coral cabochon, with a small fracture and pit/chip to one side. The mount has a split to the base of one shoulder and general surface wear, with several dark solder repairs. The shank has also been re-sized and is off-round. Metal standard is untested. Width of setting 1.25cm, width of shoulders 8.8mm. Gross weight approximately 3.7gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 26th Apr, 2023
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