Archaeological Revival Garnet Ring
Cool 19th century archaeological revival ring in the late Roman style. A vivid, red pyrope garnet cabochon is mounted in a simple round bezel head, and it's crafted in high (22 or 23 carat) yellow gold with a silky, matte patina. It's modelled after a Guiraud type 1c ring (1st century BC to 1st century AD) and dates from the 1870s (yes, it's wearable).
Archaeological excavations in Italy and Egypt, during the 18th and 19th centuries, sparked a fascination with the classical world, and inspired generations of English aristocrats to embark on the Grand Tour of Europe. Jewellers were equally awed by the intricate and technical goldsmithing of their ancient counterparts, and began to rediscover ancient techniques such as granulation and filigree. The archaeological revival movement, led by the likes of Tommaso Saulini and the Castellani family, sought to produce replicas of actual ancient pieces that were as close as possible to the real things.
Era: Victorian, circa 1870
Head: 7.6mm
Ring size: I or 4.5 US. Resizing not advised as the patina will be affected
Stone: Garnet (variety almandine-pyrope)
Marks: None, tests at around 22/23ct
Condition: Good antique condition, bear in mind it has been designed to look like an ancient ring
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£35 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
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Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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