Antique Italian Sardonyx Mens ZEUS Ring SZ 10.5

If you want everyone to know you are KING, this is the ring for you. The obvious showstopper in this ring is the Cameo. This isn't just your everyday run-of-the-mill Cameo. This Cameo was created from a Sardonyx Shell from Italy. Sardonyx shells grow at a very slow rate, so they are not harvested in abundance. The reason they are highly sought after is due to the desirable color contrasting making it perfect for Cameos with multiple colors and dimension. In this case, this Cameo was studied and made by a master craftsman. It is quite rare to have such a 3rd dimensional figure almost "come to life" right out of the Cameo! In this case, The craftsman chose the greatest figure in history for this fabulous shell. ZEUS! The god of EVERYTHING! He ruled the skies, he ruled the thunder, he could morph himself into anyone he wanted. HE was ALL powerful. Still today, everyone knows Zeus was the ruler of all time. At the time I acquired this cameo in Italy in the 1980's, it was just the bare cameo and the papers included had the date on all the Cameos in their shop. We chose to have the ring made in their shop in the event it broke, we didn't want to wait to get back to the US. We know the Cameo is very old, the ring itself is about 40. -The ring is a size 10.5 -Total weight 16.5 grams -14K YG -Cameo 3 of 10 on Mohs scale (wear with care) -Color Predominantly white with Orange showing iridescence -RI 1650-1850