This Victorian men's intaglio ring with black onyx is crafted in and bears the stamp of 14k yellow gold, weighs 20.4g and measures 23mm wide and 7.5mm deep. Characterizing the highly popular design of the 1860's intaglio rings inspired by Greek and Roman revivalism, this impressive and stately ring incorporates a gold framed rectangular 'black' onyx plaque measuring 23mm wide and 7.5mm deep, surmounting an elegantly plain curvaceous gallery. Artistically intaglio-carved is the portrait of a mythological Roman figure, possibly a god, crowned with a laurel wreath accentuated by a lyre and a scroll ornamented with a laurel branch. This impressive Victorian intaglio ring features a curvaceous gallery, a smooth plain gold undercarriage and substantial, curvilinear shoulders which descend diminutively to form a sturdy spherical band and a sizeable shank.

Onyx is black chalcedony quartz with a fine texture, extremely popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name is derived from the Greek, meaning 'nail’ or 'claw' with Greek mythological origins. Onyx shines especially well when used in a contrasting color play, its texture making it ideal for carving. It was often used as the perfect foil for rock crystal, being a popular accompaniment with rubies during the Art Deco era and used extensively as a backdrop for marcasite jewelry.

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