{"product_id":"pre-loved-9ct-gold-chalcedony-intaglio-ring-classical-warrior-profile","title":"Pre-Loved 9ct Gold Chalcedony Intaglio Ring, Classical Warrior Profile","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA little piece of the ancient world, carved by hand and set in warm 9ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe oval chalcedony is carved with the profile of a classical warrior in a crested helmet, with flowing curls falling to the neck. It’s cut deep into the stone in the intaglio style, a technique that goes back to ancient Greece and Rome, when carved stones were pressed into wax to seal letters and documents. Tilt it to the light and the carving comes to life, from the plume of the helmet to the curve of the jaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe soft, smoky translucent stone sits in a clean rubover setting on a simple 9ct yellow gold band, so the carving is the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA brilliant signet-style ring for him or a bold statement ring for her. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves history, art or the classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSize U, resizing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9ct yellow gold, hallmarked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval chalcedony, hand carved intaglio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassical warrior profile in a crested helmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU (UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.81g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-loved, light scratches and surface wear to the stone consistent with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResizing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable, please ask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an intaglio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA design carved into the stone, the opposite of a cameo, which is raised. Intaglios were originally used as seals, pressed into wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a men’s or a women’s ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither. At size U it suits a man’s ring or little finger, or a woman’s statement ring for the index or middle finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be resized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, our workshop can resize it. Message us and we’ll advise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Chalcedony is a hard, durable stone, though it’s best to avoid knocks against hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome and see it in person at our Harrogate showroom on Cambridge Street, an easy trip from Leeds and York, or message us on Instagram to book an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58121942466743,"sku":"Pre-loved","price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6513\/1703\/files\/intaglio_ring_chalcedony_intaglio_ring_classical_warrior_intaglio_9ct_gold_intaglio_ring_men_s_intaglio_signet_ring_Roman_style_intaglio_ring_Minerva_intaglio_ring_pre-loved_gold_seal_ring.jpg?v=1794672894","url":"https:\/\/fogalandbarnes.com\/products\/pre-loved-9ct-gold-chalcedony-intaglio-ring-classical-warrior-profile","provider":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}