Sceau ancien - Cachet intaille en argent sterling et agate noire Maison Lydia Courteille Modèle : Danaïs

Modèle : Danaïs

01 ct emerald cut aquamarine

framed by two triangular diamonds

This type of setting was particularly common at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century

65 ct / Pureza VS color GH

Sceau ancien - Cachet intaille en argent sterling et agate noire Maison Lydia Courteille Modèle : DanaïsThis wonderful ancient intaglio seal features a portrait in carved black agate, depicting a figure with a Greek inspired profile. The engraving on the stone is well defined and the rendering is realistic. The care and detail of the hair, eyes, and the whole face suggest a stylistically antique piece. The agate is set in a very old handmade silver sterling setting, shaped around the stone, with an organic look reminiscent of drapery. The handle of the