Roman or Victorian Intaglio?

[LondonRuby]

Hi everyone,

I saw this amethyst intaglio ring online and was wondering if anyone can tell if it could be Roman, or if it is more likely to be a revival from the 1800s..It seems very detailed, with a lion on a ship, and the stone is worn, so might be very old...But I'm not sure if Roman intaglios had that almost rectangular shape - I've seen it more often on fob seals.

Thank you very much! Any info greatly appreciated.

LR

 

[stracci2000]

Because of the faceting behind the stone, I believe this is late Victorian, or even into the 1920s.
It's very cool!

 

[LondonRuby]

Because of the faceting behind the stone, I believe this is late Victorian, or even into the 1920s.
It's very cool!

Thank you, @stracci2000. Lovely, isn't it! A shame it isn't older. Amethysts don't really suit me anyway, so it's for the best...

 

[LightBright]

Because of the faceting behind the stone, I believe this is late Victorian, or even into the 1920s.
It's very cool!

Great point. I think ancient stone carvings were flat cut/portrait cut.

 

[LightBright]

Here’s a twist. Maybe the gem is from the 18th Century annd mounted in a more modern ring? This Imperial Topaz with facets on the back is claimed to be from the 18th Century. Symbolism might confirm or dispute Era. It’s a Lion, Napoleanic Era?

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[LightBright]

Looking at 18th Century intaglios I think this ring is Victorian, and even the Amethyst might be a revival of the Napolean style. Just my guess.

I don’t think it is Roman, not from Napolean Era. I think carving is too detailed for example. Just a guess.

 

[stracci2000]

Looking at 18th Century intaglios I think this ring is Victorian, and even the Amethyst might be a revival of the Napolean style. Just my guess.

I don’t think it is Roman, not from Napolean Era. I think carving is too detailed for example. Just a guess.

I agree. The carving is too fine and probably done with modern steel carving tools and burrs.
Looking at Roman intaglios, they seem to be more basic and rudimentary.