14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring with Garnets and Seed Pearls

A graceful echo of 19th-century refinement, this enchanting ring centres around a delicately carved shell cameo—an art form cherished since antiquity and revived with fervor during the Victorian era. The oval cameo depicts a classic lady in profile, her features finely rendered and her hair softly curled in the romantic style of the era, a timeless portrait of femininity and grace. The cameo is securely bezel-set into an oval frame, its soft ivory and coral tones providing a serene backdrop for the surrounding adornments. Encircling the top and bottom halves of the frame are a total of 14 round garnets, their deep crimson hue lending a regal contrast to the pale cameo. Each garnet is prong-set, with the central stone on both the top and bottom slightly larger than the rest—forming a gentle peak at the apex and base of the design, drawing the eye with its subtle architectural elegance. Nestled gracefully on either side of the cameo, where the garnet arcs give way to open space, are trios of luminous seed pearls—each arranged in a delicate pyramid formation. Two pearls rest at the base, with a third perched above them in the centre, echoing the classical symmetry and decorative flourishes seen in Georgian and early Victorian jewellery. The creamy luster of the pearls plays beautifully against the rich garnet tones, creating a visual rhythm that feels both luxurious and balanced. The entire composition sits in a low profile on the finger, lending the ring an air of quiet elegance and everyday wearability. As the band approaches the shoulders, it tapers gently in a charming ski-tip shape, seamlessly meeting the single central pearl on each side.

Cameo rings have long served as sentimental keepsakes, often depicting muses, goddesses, or beloved figures. Garnets, associated with protection and passion, were especially favored during the Victorian period, while seed pearls symbolized purity and were frequently used to accent mourning and portrait jewellery.

• 14K yellow gold
• (1) oval cameo (10.00mm x 8.00mm x 1.90 mm)
• (14) round garnets (0.44 ctw)
• (6) round seed pearls (2.00 mm)
• Gram weight is 4.2
• Current ring size is 5 ( can be sized to 5.25, 5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, or 7)
• Measures approximately 1.7 cm from knuckle to knuckle and 1.9 cm from finger to finger
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $3,100.00 (note: may not reflect selling price) 

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.