A superb and unusual vintage glass cameo ring made in Paris.

The ring is rather large in scale, crafted in 18K gold and weighing a seriously impressive 29 grams. In the centre rests a bright orange “pate de verre” (moulded glass paste) cameo with a frosted glass effect to the front and a faceted underside. The cameo depicts the bust of a woman in classical style wearing a wreath of flowers and grapes. 

The ring head features an openwork gallery which takes the form of circles which are enamelled in black. There is a white and black enamelled floral motif on each shoulder with chased crosshatching in typical Renaissance style.

UK size Q, US size 8 1/2

29 grams (fantastic weight!), French hallmarked 18K gold 

Cameo measures 32mm x 23mm, band measures 4mm wide at back