{"product_id":"antique-victorian-monogram-bs-signet-ring-copy","title":"Antique Victorian Venus Dove \u0026 Butterfly Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"134\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA magnificent Victorian cameo ring, beautifully crafted on a substantial scale and rich in classical symbolism. This is both large in scale and miniature in the detail; a work of art! \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eMounted in 9 carat gold, the ring is centred with an impressive elliptical shell cameo, exquisitely hand carved. The scene depicts Venus, the Roman goddess. she has two doves to her side, one in hand. Looking above we have a butterfly and a single star, while at the bottom sits a delicate flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eEvery element has been carved by hand with remarkable precision. The flowing drapery, expressive features, and intricate details of the foliage, birds, and surrounding motifs demonstrate the extraordinary skill of the cameo carver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eIn Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and prosperity. She is the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and while the two became closely identified over time, Venus gradually took on additional associations with renewal and victory. In jewellery, depictions of Venus were especially admired during the Victorian era, symbolising beauty, romance and eternal love, while also reflecting the period's fascination with the mythology of the classical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThe substantial proportions of the ring give it a wonderful presence on the hand, while the warm gold mount perfectly frames the beautifully toned shell cameo. It's a miniature work of art of the hand with both the ancient and antique in one place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Victorian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARK\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marked '9ct' \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINGER SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e  P 1\/2 (UK\/AU) 8 (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAMEO SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45 x 17mm approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.6 grams in total approximately \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is overall good antique condition with a patina to of wear to the gold as expect for a ring of this era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless stated otherwise all antique boxes are for display only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs for condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We ship worldwide on all orders \u0026amp; parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature pink boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933956747590,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/AB859FE2-7D0A-4F35-A7B4-D1612F0BF509.jpg?v=1783623756","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/antique-victorian-monogram-bs-signet-ring-copy","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}