A Vintage Two Tone Gold Ring With Diamonds And Set With A Roman Carnelian Intaglio. Fortuna

Ring size (US 6 ^3/4) | Weight: 4.29 grams
Intaglio:  10 x 13 mm
Stones: Old-cut diamonds, carnelian intaglio
Mounting period: Early 20th century
Intaglio period: Roman art, 2nd century AD

Elegant ring in yellow and white gold adorned with a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Fortuna (Tyche), goddess of fortune and destiny. The 2nd-century ancient intaglio is beautifully enhanced by a surround of old-cut diamonds, set in a refined early 20th-century mounting.

The intaglio depicts Tyche Fortuna, Roman goddess of fortune, chance, and prosperity. She is typically represented holding a cornucopia, ear of corn and a rudder, symbols of abundance and control over fate.

Excellent state of preservation. Mounting in perfect condition, authentic Roman intaglio displaying natural wear patterns characteristic of its age.