18kt rose gold
soldier cufflinks
Spectacular 18kt rose gold Roman soldier warrior cufflinks carved out of carnelian and set upon an agate base. Flawlessly joined to 18kt rose gold with fixed button backing.
1 1/16th inch tall and 7/8" wide or 27x22mm of the 18kt rose gold section. The agate base is 23x17mm and the carved carnelian is 20x15mm. The overall thickness is 16mm or 5/8". Total weight is 23.3gms and priced at $70gm. Try to buy any 18kt for $70gm let alone a name brand that is hand finished.
If you click on the above picture it will take you to a larger version so you can see the carved lines and undercuts. This is not machined. On the underside of the agate you can see it is signed by Hector Co Nu 4446
We have only this one set that was acquired from a bankruptcy court as an asset liquidation of a major high end jewelry store that went out of business. When gold was $800oz these were valued at $2,250 and today gold is on the verge of breaking $1,500oz. Today's value would be $5,000 or more.
Traditionally, cameos were worn by men only, used to adorn rings, seals, crests, armor, sword and knife handles for luck in battle. The higher the quality, the higher the social standing. Much like today, a very high quality item sets oneself into another social class. These are of that bespoke quality.
#HECTOR - $1,745.00
