Antique Circa 1810 Georgian Swivel Ring with Carnelian Intaglio and Woven Hair Compartment
Antique Georgian 9K gold swivel seal ring with carnelian and woven hair. A smooth polished rich carnelian with a bevelled edge, set within a gold rectangular frame, is reverse carved with the name "Mary" in a simple and elegant script. The central portion of the ring swivels to reveal a compartment at the back with brown hair woven in a basketweave pattern under bevelled glass. The hair is dotted with tiny red flecks which we suspect may be a foil backing of the carnelian. The swivel compartment is held by two scalloped flanges with a concealed hinge. The delicately reeded split shank features a chain link motif as its central element. A beautiful sentimental ring. Circa 1810s. No hallmarks, but tests as 9K gold. This ring is in good vintage condition, with some subtle overall wear commensurate with age, and a small darkened solder mark at the back of the shank.
This ring is currently a US size 7 when worn with the carnelian side facing out, and a size 6 with the hair side facing out. It can be resized by your local jeweler.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
Antique Georgian 9K gold swivel seal ring with carnelian and woven hair. A smooth polished rich carnelian with a bevelled edge, set within a gold rectangular frame, is reverse carved with the name "Mary" in a simple and elegant script. The central portion of the ring swivels to reveal a compartment at the back with brown hair woven in a basketweave pattern under bevelled glass. The hair is dotted with tiny red flecks which we suspect may be a foil backing of the carnelian. The swivel compartment is held by two scalloped flanges with a concealed hinge. The delicately reeded split shank features a chain link motif as its central element. A beautiful sentimental ring. Circa 1810s. No hallmarks, but tests as 9K gold. This ring is in good vintage condition, with some subtle overall wear commensurate with age, and a small darkened solder mark at the back of the shank.
This ring is currently a US size 7 when worn with the carnelian side facing out, and a size 6 with the hair side facing out. It can be resized by your local jeweler.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
Antique Georgian 9K gold swivel seal ring with carnelian and woven hair. A smooth polished rich carnelian with a bevelled edge, set within a gold rectangular frame, is reverse carved with the name "Mary" in a simple and elegant script. The central portion of the ring swivels to reveal a compartment at the back with brown hair woven in a basketweave pattern under bevelled glass. The hair is dotted with tiny red flecks which we suspect may be a foil backing of the carnelian. The swivel compartment is held by two scalloped flanges with a concealed hinge. The delicately reeded split shank features a chain link motif as its central element. A beautiful sentimental ring. Circa 1810s. No hallmarks, but tests as 9K gold. This ring is in good vintage condition, with some subtle overall wear commensurate with age, and a small darkened solder mark at the back of the shank.
This ring is currently a US size 7 when worn with the carnelian side facing out, and a size 6 with the hair side facing out. It can be resized by your local jeweler.
Please don't hesitate to ask us for any additional information or photos.
