Origin: Europe Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Classical Revival Cameo Ring Medium: Gold and Ivory Additional Information: sold Commercial demand  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Classical Revival Cameo Ring Medium: Gold and Ivory Additional Information: sold Commercial demand stimulates creativity; and this happy combination of circumstances certainly found expression in the eighteenth century between engravers and lovers of antiquities. This was a time when the nobility and wealthy classes acquired a passion for all things ancient, perhaps most particularly those objects which could be worn. Artisans were encouraged to learn techniques of engraving used by ancient masters, and even to excel them.This very lovely cameo shows the fruits of a master carver's talent. Here we see the sublime head of Arethusa, who was a Naiad or water Nymph. The legend about her says she was a follower of the goddess Artemis, and like her, she scorned love. Having one day been spied by the river god Alpheus, he immediately fell in love with her. She fled his advances and sped away to Syracuse, and then the isle of Ortygia, with the river god in hot pursuit. Unable to escape him, she was changed into a spring. Grieve stricken, Alpheus mingled his waters with hers enabling them to be together forever. Another version says he was prevented from doing so by the earth opening up to protect Arethusa. In either case, this beautiful Nymph was a favorite of ancient Syracuse and appears on their coinage with dolphins swimming around her head. The person who wears this ring has the courage to be different, and enjoys making a bold statement impressive to gods and goddesses alike. - (FJ.6345)   « Less

Circa: 1907 Condition: very good Size: 1/2 inch Wonderful 100 year old gold cuff links. These are monogrammed and have wonderful filigree of a gold art deco design of  More »

Circa: 1907 Condition: very good Size: 1/2 inch Wonderful 100 year old gold cuff links. These are monogrammed and have wonderful filigree of a gold art deco design of that era. Small 1/2 inch with the button of gold attached. Very sophisticated for the right gentleman.   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Both the silver setting and the gold  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Both the silver setting and the gold coin date to the Classical Revival period, evoking the ancient style. - (FJ.7171)   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Both the silver setting and the gold  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Both the silver setting and the gold coin date to the Classical Revival period, evoking the ancient style. - (FJ.7172)   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold Born of Illyrian peasant stock, Licinius  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Roman Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold Born of Illyrian peasant stock, Licinius advanced in the army and was suddenly elevated to the rank of Augustus by his friend, Emperor Galerius. Galerius hoped to have him rule the West, but since Italy, Africa, and Spain were held by the usurper Maxentius, while Constantine reigned in Gaul and Britain, Licinius had to content himself with ruling Pannonia. When Galerius died in 311, Licinius took over Galerius' European dominions. In 313, he married Constantine's half sister Constantia and defeated the Eastern emperor Maximinus who shortly thereafter died. Licinius thus added the entire eastern half of the empire to his dominion. During the campaign against Maximinus, Licinius had made his army use a monotheistic form of prayer closely resembling that later imposed by Constantine. On June 5, 313, he had issued an edict granting tolerance to the Christians and restoring church property. - (FJ.7173)   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" in Roman history. He was born in 86 AD. Around 133-136, he served in Asia as proconsul, and there he earned the respect of Emperor Hadrian. After Hadrian's return from the Jewish war, Antoninus was made a member of his council not only on grounds of friendships and family connection, but also because of his experience as a jurist and administrator. After the sudden death of Lucius Aelius Caesar, Antoninus was officially adopted by Hadrian on February 25, 138 as successor to the throne. After administering the imperial offices, Hadrian died and Antoninus became emperor. Antoninus married Faustina and they had four children: two sons and two daughters. However, only one daughter was alive at the time of his adoption by Hadrian. Later, he adopted Marcus Aurelius, who was to be the successor to his throne. In 139, he gave to Marcus the name of Caesar and made him consul designate. In 146, Aurelius was recognized as Antoninus's colleague in rule, and the hopes of Rome and the fortunes of the dynasty rested upon him. Antoninus managed to govern the empire capably and yet with such a gentle hand that he earned the respect, acclaim, and love of his subjects. - (FJ.7174)   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Born of Illyrian peasant stock,  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold and Silver Born of Illyrian peasant stock, Licinius advanced in the army and was suddenly elevated to the rank of Augustus by his friend, Emperor Galerius. Galerius hoped to have him rule the West, but since Italy, Africa, and Spain were held by the usurper Maxentius, while Constantine reigned in Gaul and Britain, Licinius had to content himself with ruling Pannonia. When Galerius died in 311, Licinius took over Galerius' European dominions. In 313, he married Constantine's half sister Constantia and defeated the Eastern emperor Maximinus who shortly thereafter died. Licinius thus added the entire eastern half of the empire to his dominion. During the campaign against Maximinus, Licinius had made his army use a monotheistic form of prayer closely resembling that later imposed by Constantine. On June 5, 313, he had issued an edict granting tolerance to the Christians and restoring church property. - (FJ.7175)   « Less

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon,  More »

Origin: Europe Circa: 18 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD Collection: Coin Jewelry Style: Gold Coin Ring Medium: Gold Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, is arguably the most important historical figure in the ancient world. Born on July 20th, 356 BC, he was an astute, if somewhat headstrong student, and was schooled by various famous teachers, notably Aristotle. By the time of his death at the age of 32, he had personally supervised one of the largest land-based military expeditions of all time, and had conquered the whole of the then known world from Asia Minor across the whole of Persia, Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Bactria, parts of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. A legend in his own lifetime, he became known as much for his excesses and cruelty as his extraordinary military prowess but was nonetheless a comparatively fair and temperate man. Perhaps due to his supposed descent from Achilles and Herakles, he essentially became deified during the Hellenistic period. The Greeks celebrated Alexander in art and song, and his legend continued under the Romans, who had a fascination with military campaigns and tactics. - (FJ.7176)   « Less

Limoges Porcelain Ring With Pornographic Subject. Unusual Oval Mounting Set In 18 Kt. Gold. Circa 1880 - Ring Size:

Limoges Porcelain Ring With Pornographic Subject. Unusual Oval Mounting Set In 18 Kt. Gold. Circa 1880 - Ring Size:   « Less

Estate jewel ring depicting a dog carved in genuine tiger eye and set in gilded silver. Named for its resemblance to the glittering eye of the jungle feline, tiger's eye  More »

Estate jewel ring depicting a dog carved in genuine tiger eye and set in gilded silver. Named for its resemblance to the glittering eye of the jungle feline, tiger's eye (also called cat's eye) is a variety of chalcedony. It is felt to have a beneficial effect on the spleen, the pancreas, the digestive organs and the colon. Emotionally, the gem is a balancer, one which enhances the connection with power and the will. It grounds and centers the feelings of those who wear it, and helps soften stubbornness. As befits a stone resembling an eye, the gem enhances insight and clear perception. Anyone choosing to wear this fabled stone will be rewarded with improved internal vision and the admiring glances of all who see the gem. - (FJ.4094)Medium: Tiger's Eye-Silver   « Less