Late 19th Century Victorian 9k Gold Beehive Banded Agate Intaglio Ring, Size 8

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This simple and understated 9k gold intaglio ring has a tiny beehive carved into a banded agate shield on a … Read more This simple and understated 9k gold intaglio ring has a tiny beehive carved into a banded agate shield on a carnelian stone. We absolutely love the details of the beehive. It has a teeny tiny door at its base with bees a-buzzin’ all around it. The tiny bee carvings are so delicate that they can be seen best under a loop or when the light reflects off of the agate. The oval-shape orange carnelian highlights the beehive and makes the light-colored agate pop. We believe this is a freemason ring, as beehives are an important symbol in freemasonry, and this specific beehive, with its tiny door, is seen often in freemason imagery. It represents industry, harmony, and cooperation within the collective. This is the perfect piece for a lover or keeper of bees, or for someone who is a team player with a benevolent and philanthropic heart akin to that of a freemason.

The carnelian intaglio measures 3/8” x 5/16”. The band is 1/2” at its widest point and 1/8” at its narrowest. It weighs 5.55 grams. It is marked 375 for 9k, and with the makers mark “DOM”. It also has marks for date and city of origin, but they are faded beyond identifiability.

Ring size 8, with the ability to be resized. See less