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Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Lion Chevalière Ring in 18k Gold and Agate

$6,250List Price

About the Item

Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) A handcrafted contemporary 18k yellow gold chevalière ring, featuring a Roman intaglio from the 2nd- 3rd century AD, in agate, set in a strikingly pure, rounded modern mount. The intaglio depicts a sinuous reclined lion, a crescent moon chiseled above its head. In Greco-Roman iconography as today, the lion — king of the animal kingdom — symbolized strength and power. Because the one here depicted lies beneath a moon, it is likely the Nemean Lion: the almost unconquerable beast born, in mythology, to the moon goddess Luna, with impenetrable golden fur and claws sharper than swords. The ring's ancient carving, steeped in history and emotion, is set in an arrestingly pared-down mount hand-made in the designer's London workshop. This refined piece plays with the contradictions between its antique carving and contemporary setting, resolving them in a unity of clean spherical lines and breathing a precious second life into a piece of history. Each Victoria Strigini piece is unique. Approximate Measurements: 4mm H above finger x 9 mm W at top x 2 mm thick band. Ring Size: US 4 ½ / UK H ½ . Can be re-sized. Unique piece, handcrafted in Mayfair, London. Victoria Strigini is a French-born, London-based jewelry designer. Her work reimagines Greek and Roman antiquities for the present, setting rare intaglios, cameos, coins, and stones in bold, minimalist mounts with pure and subtle lines. Her jewelry presents striking contrasts while highlighting the timelessness of century-old objects. “Beyond their beauty, classical gemstones have survived for more than 2,000 years; that's magical,” Strigini says. “Imagining all of the hands they've passed through and then wearing one of these treasures brings you into its history. It’s a never-ending story that we get to inhabit.” Responsibly fashioned from recycled gemstones and gold by highly skilled London-based artisans, Strigini's jewelry harnesses centennial traditions of craftsmanship in service of a strong modern vision, to create responsibly and wear with strength and ease. The daughter of a painter and the granddaughter of a seamstress, Strigini was raised in a tradition of deep female creativity, learning early on the importance of materials, quality, and ingenuity. After studying art history, she received diplomas in Jewelry Design, CAD, and Diamond Grading from the Gemological Institute of America in New York, before returning to London and founding her eponymous line in 2019. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Madame Figaro, Coveteur, and the Financial Times.

Creator:
Victoria Strigini
Ring Size:
4.5 US, Resizable
Metal:
18k Gold
Stone:
Agate
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Style:
Classical Roman
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
2023
Condition:
2nd - 3rd century AD Roman intaglio set in a contemporary 18k gold mount. Mount is new and never worn; Roman intaglio is in very good condition, with wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3611220422272

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