IRIS, Goddess of the Rainbow, with her pitcher

IRIS, Goddess of the Rainbow, with her pitcher, bringing water to the Olympian gods;

Hand-carved Shell Cameo
set in three-colors gold Archaeological Revival ring;
true filigree 9K gold wire construction, with applied cannetille leafage & rosettes;
Gold 10k , American circa 1920's

Marquise-shape cameo of natural shell : length 7/8",
cameo-carved from a single piece of banded shell in image of the goddess with her pitcher & flowing robes

Marquise-shape ring : 3-colors gold in filigree of twisted wire, applied leaves and rosettes, above figured tapering split shoulders & hoop;

length across top, 1-1/8" (2.8cm)

Finger size: 4

Gross wt : .128 oz troy

Quality mark : 10k


# gsk 22015 ............................................................. $ 475.