DATE: Georgian, c.1820

An interesting Roman intaglio ring... to say the least. The carnelian agate stone dates from the 2nd or 3rd century (AD), mounted in a high carat gold Georgian signet ring mount, carved with an x-rated scene featuring a couple "in the act" as it were, standing under a tree - presumably man and wife, or maybe not? The choice of stone, a vibrant orange-red carnelian, emphasises the strong erotic charge of the piece. Ring mount crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1820).

STONES 

Carnelian intaglio

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.8 x 1.6cm

Width of band: 1.7mm

WEIGHT 

13.3g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 18k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age