Victorian Athena Intaglio Ring pendants An original 18th century Bague

An original 18th century Bague au Firmament

The compass is bordered by a ring of curb-link chain

claret red garnet in a belcher setting

light wear consistent with age including some general abrasion/nibbling to the gemstones- see images

Victorian Athena Intaglio Ring pendants An original 18th century BagueLate Victorian signet ring featuring an intaglio carved portrait of Athena, ancient Greek goddess of Wisdom and War. The stone is an amber hued chalcedony a gorgeous and somewhat unusual colour and it's mounted in a heavy yellow gold bezel with a flat profile band. It's English, circa 1900, and the carving is nothing short of exquisite. Athena was goddess of Wisdom and War. A warrior goddess and protector of cities, she was closely associated with