Victorian Coral "Ampelos" Cameo Ring zircon and likely dates from the

and likely dates from the 1880s

A cool Victorian Crescent Moon single stud earring

The Etruscan Revivalist movement began in the mid 19th Century

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

The goldwork to the front is exceptional

Victorian Coral "Ampelos" Cameo Ring zircon and likely dates from theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A weird antique ring featuring a hand carved coral cameo, possibly depicting Ampelos personification of the grape vine and lover of Dionysus. Ampelos died tragically, gored by a bull after mocking the goddess Selene. Dionysus turned his body into the first grape vine and his blood to wine. Or, if you prefer Ovid's account, the reckless youth fell picking gaudy grapes on a branch. [Dionysos] lifted the lost boy to the stars,