Cameo ring of Socrates
Description
Cameo ring of Socrates, beautifully carved in a three colour layered agate, the hair and beard are in a beige tone, the face it is white and the background is in black. Socrates was a greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as one of the founders of western philosophy and among the first moral philosophers of the ethical tradition of thought. He was sentenced to death in 399BC. The cameo dates from the 18th century and it is set on a modern 18ct gold ring.
Dimensions
Ring size
UK N US 7 EU 54 Diameter 17.3 mm. / 0.68in Weight: 10.5 grams
Size: 25x18mm
All measurements are approximate