Early gold ring set with ancient mosaic glass. Set with a circular dark blue ancient mosaic glass disc to centre in a closed backrubover setting to a heavy shield shape surround, conforming to the finger with an intricate repoussé of a standing ibex to the bezel, with angular shaping on the shoulders and continuing down the tapered solid shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 18th century.
Early gold ring set with ancient mosaic glass, circa 18th century.
Early gold ring set with ancient mosaic glass. Set with a circular dark blue ancient mosaic glass disc to centre in a closed back rubover setting to a heavy shield shape surround, conforming to the finger with an intricate repoussé of a standing ibex to the bezel, with angular shaping on the shoulders and continuing down the tapered solid shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 18th century.