AUTHENTIC Antiquities Classical Revival Leda & Swan Red Carnelian 18K Gold Ring

Description

Stunning Classical Revival Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Leda and the Swan set in a ring of HEAVY, thick pure 18 K Yellow Gold.
With Barakat Antiquities Certificate of Authentication signed by Fayez Barakat.
This ring is dated to the 19th century. From the Renaissance onward in Europe, learned individuals sought to affiliate themselves with the cultural traditions of the classical age. Jewelers imitated the Roman style in jewelry so skillfully that only the most discerning eye could tell these creations from the originals. People would wear these jewels to symbolize their love of the ancient past. This splendid ring, using material favored in antiquity, depicts the myth of Leda and the Swan. Zeus, king of the gods, fell n love with Leda, the queen of Sparta. He seduced her in the form of a swan, and she eventually laid eggs that contained the heroes Castor and Pullox as well as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. From this myth, the entire Trojan cycle originates, as any classical scholar would know. This, this ring, sensual and beautiful, might have been the heart of many fascinating conversations in the last century. In the modern age, it is certain to incite more.
The carnelian stone at the center of this ring is of the finest of quality. The etchings within the carnelian stone are clear, sharp, precise - despite the stone’s 19th century status. As for the gold, it is INCREDIBLY radiant in its textured, hammered looking ancient appearance. Beautifully designed - truly displays the excellence of Brakat jewelers. This ring was made by esteemed archeologist and jeweler Fayez Barakat. Barakat antiquities have galleries across the world - and they are known for finding the best that the ancient world has to offer, as well as taking those antiquities and crafting them into beautiful, high karat gold jewelry ensembles.
This ring comes with the original certificate of authenticity, and is signed by the maker (and owner of Barakat jewelry himself): Fayez Barakat
The ring was purchased from Barakat Jewelry on North Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills, California.
The ring is a size 7.5
~Original Authentic Barakat. Very hard find, as most of Barakat jewelry can be found only in their official gallery exhibits.