Art Deco Athena Cameo Signet Ring egyptian revival There’s evidence of the technique

There’s evidence of the technique being used as far back as the Bronze Age

but I've never seen the design before - ideal for wear as an engagement ring

they would be given iron jewellery (known as Berlin Iron) often with the inscription above or with a portrait of Frederick William III on the back

with an early use of the © symbol to the inner bands

Art Deco Athena Cameo Signet Ring egyptian revival There’s evidence of the techniqueDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 Excellent Art Deco period signet ring featuring a pressed glass cameo of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. She's depicted wearing a Corinthian helmet, in profile facing right, with long hair flowing out behind her. Athena was, of course, the adored patroness of the city of Athens a virgin deity, born from the split skull of her father, Zeus, she was also, paradoxically, associated with peace and handicrafts. Modern scholars