Sceau ancien - Cachet intaille en argent sterling et agate noire Maison Lydia Courteille a row of four small

a row of four small rose-cut diamonds

01 ct emerald cut aquamarine

it is available in size 58 and weighs 1

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

Sceau ancien - Cachet intaille en argent sterling et agate noire Maison Lydia Courteille a row of four smallThis 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