Roman Fortuna Intaglio Ring

Roman Fortuna Intaglio RingThe carved gemstone set in this antique ring was made in ancient Rome during the Republic Era, circa 100 BC. It's a bright orange carnelian agate, quite highly domed, and it's set in a late Victorian gold ring with a simple double band. Fortuna wears a mural crown and holds the Cornucopia in one hand and a gubernaculum, a ship's rudder, in the other; symbols of abundance and guidance. Unlike her divine counterpart Felicitas, who always brought good

and that has esy cure

Striking Victorian torpedo earrings with long

all studded with old mine and rose cut diamonds

Striking diamond belcher ring dating from the 1960s

The craftsmanship and design are exceptional

also associated with authority and dignity

Superb Georgian star ring dating from the early years of the 19th century

and a carefree mentality (think of the cicada in one of Aesop's fables: while an ant spends the summer gathering and storing food for the winter

Long trifurcated shoulders are a nod to Victorian and Edwardian jewellery from around the turn of the century

An ideal antique engagement ring set with over half a carat of diamonds

The clasp is a later replacement

with bright purple paste gemstones set in pinchbeck