Victorian Cupid Cameo Ring

Victorian Cupid Cameo RingVictorian ring set with a malachite cameo depicting Cupid playing the double pipes, a subject that appears numerous times in the archaeological record (such as this Roman lamp in the British Museum and these two from MFA Boston: ring, oil flask). Crafted in 15 carat gold with a simple cut down setting, this ring dates from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. The double pipes, or the Aulos, were said to have been created by Athena to mimic the wails

seed pearls

75 carats total (calculated weight)

and now these rather gorgeous dark greenish blue stones set over foil (always) to give them a striking inner glow

This is my prayer

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Marks: Stamped 375 (9ct gold)

with an age of 4

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a bow and quiver of arrows

circa 1910 - crafted in 18ct gold throughout