{"title":"Engraved Gems","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"greco-roman-silenus-socrates-intaglio-ring","title":"Greco-Roman Silenus\/Socrates intaglio ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGraeco-Roman gold ring with an intaglio depicting Socrates. 1st-2nd century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSocrates is depicted with his bowl of hemlock, which seems to be very unusual - so far I am unable to find another like it in collections\/publications. It is a very nice gem, with \"life\" in the stone, which I hope you can see in the photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe shank is slightly damaged at the bottom but I have decided not to do anything about this so far, so as to not spoil the ring’s integrity, and because it does not prevent the ring being worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe ring fits my little finger perfectly, UK size N, US 6 1\/2, French size 54, and it weighs 8.6 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54656288653650,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/Photoroom_20260910_154934-Photoroom.jpg?v=1789052309"},{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-by-cerbara","title":"Alexander the Great by Cerbara","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA superb hardstone cameo of Alexander the Great, signed Cerbara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBy Giuseppe Cerbara (1770-1856).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs there were at least three Cerbara engraving gems, Grandfather, his son and grandson, all using the same signature, it is usually difficult to differentiate between the possible artist. However, in this case the provenance, and thus specific artist, is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMounted in a gold fine collet as a brooch c.1810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of 12 gems commissioned by Pierre-Louis Jean Casimir, Count of Blacas d'Aulps (10 January 1771 – 17 November 1839)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eP. Hoogendijk (Netherlands?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaoletti, tomo VI, cassetto 7, #274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e”Un Academico di Merito di San Luca - Giuseppe Cerbara”, by Silvana de Caro Balbi, 1974, p.25 #4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere are two cameos by Cerbara in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne is Alexander the Great, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edescribed in Paoletti as a replica of this gem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.khm.at\/objektdb\/detail\/74369\/?offset=1\u0026amp;lv=list\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThough it is notable that my example is substantially larger and better, it really is lovely in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe other Hercules: \u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.khm.at\/objektdb\/detail\/74360\/?offset=0\u0026amp;lv=list\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThere are also examples by Cerbara in the Royal Collections, British Museum and Metropolitan Museum\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"40 x 33mm","offer_id":54902391046482,"sku":null,"price":42000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/235.jpg?v=1790778720"},{"product_id":"flora-by-girometti","title":"Flora, by Girometti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very fine, early 19th century gold mounted moss agate cameo of Flora, by Giuseppe Girometti (1780-1851)\u003cbr\u003ec.1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual choice of material by this renowned Roman medallist and engraver. The reverse carved into a quatrefoil. In the original case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 40mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54903282434386,"sku":null,"price":42000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/265.jpg?v=1790779637"},{"product_id":"victorian-intaglio-and-diamond-bracelet","title":"Victorian intaglio and diamond bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEarly Victorian hardstone intaglio and diamond bracelet\u003cbr\u003eEnglish c.1840\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTen neo-classical intaglios in various hardstones including amethyst, citrine, various agates and a garnet, mounted in silver and gold with cushion shaped diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApproximately 19cm (7 1\/2”) long, 33mm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54903360258386,"sku":"325","price":115000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/325a.jpg?v=1790780799"},{"product_id":"hessonite-garnet-cameo-ring","title":"Hessonite garnet cameo ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHessonite garnet cameo swivel ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eProbably 15\/16th century but possibly 1st-3rd century AD Roman\u003cbr\u003eMounted in silver-gilt 18th century swivel ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e16.5mm x 12.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54925022298450,"sku":null,"price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/336a.jpg?v=1790948982"},{"product_id":"beaufort-armorial-ring","title":"Beaufort armorial ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA fine and rare example of a gold and garnet armorial seal ring with the arms of of Henry Somerset, the 1st Duke of Somerset (born 1629, died 21st January 1700) or his grandson, Henry Somerset, the 2nd Duke of Somerset (born 2nd April 1684 died 24th May 1714).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe period of ownership for Henry, the 1st Duke would have been from 2nd December 1682, the date when he was created as the Duke of Beaufort, within the Peerage of England, until his death in January 1700, whilst for his grandson, Henry, the 2nd Duke again it would have had a short currency from October 1712 when he was appointed to be a Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG) until his death in May 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe ring mounting appears to be early 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e11.5mm x 18mm\u003cbr\u003e7.2 grams\u003cbr\u003eFinger size approximately UK - M, US - 6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54925107822930,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/356.jpg?v=1790949749"},{"product_id":"roman-dolphin-intaglio-ring","title":"Roman dolphin intaglio ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh carat gold Roman ring with a nicolo intaglio of a dolphin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thought that, in the ancient Roman world, images of dolphins were worn to bring luck for safe sea travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e3rd century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinger size, UK - H, US - 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e8 grams gross weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934017638738,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/roman3.jpg?v=1791036924"},{"product_id":"ariadne-by-marchant","title":"Ariadne, by Marchant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA multi-layered sardonyx cameo by Nathaniel Marchant RA (1739-1816)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emounted in gold as a ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably Rome, circa 1780\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameo's by Marchant are exceptionally rare - most of his work was in intaglio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited:\u003cbr\u003eMultum in Parvo, a collection of engraved gems. Wartski, London 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54949489606994,"sku":null,"price":85000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/131_jpg.jpg?v=1791210039"},{"product_id":"silenus","title":"Silenus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique sard intaglio of Silenus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoster father to Dionysus (Bacchus), Silenus was seen as the latter's tutor and companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fine gem, illustrated in Paoletti, Tomo VIII, casetto 6, #243. Described as 'modern', meaning the gem probably dates from the 17th or 18th centuries (?)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn worn gold mount circa 1820\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961470701906,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/782a.jpg?v=1791298836"},{"product_id":"intaglio-necklace-suite","title":"Intaglio necklace suite","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th century gold filigree mounted ancient intaglio necklace, brooch and hairpiece (later adapted as a necklace)\u003cbr\u003eItalian circa 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is composed of twenty-one ancient hardstone intaglios and cameos and one ancient glass cameo. \u003cbr\u003e41cm long (16\")\u003cbr\u003e65 grams (necklace only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55053514146130,"sku":null,"price":42000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/594.jpg?v=1791987826"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/collections\/aqua.jpg?v=1790778622","url":"https:\/\/michelsonjewels.com\/collections\/engraved-gems.oembed","provider":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}