Art Deco Athena Cameo Signet Ring pencil It dates from the early

It dates from the early 19th century

Serial Number: 34500

From its pear cabochon turquoise "brain" and double looped tail

Composed of layer upon layer of calcium and conchiolin (aka nacre)

The irregular nature of the cut gives it the kind of personality so often lost in modern brilliant cuts

Art Deco Athena Cameo Signet Ring pencil It dates from the earlyDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 Excellent Art Deco period signet ring featuring a pressed glass cameo of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. She's depicted wearing a Corinthian helmet, in profile facing right, with long hair flowing out behind her. Athena was, of course, the adored patroness of the city of Athens a virgin deity, born from the split skull of her father, Zeus, she was also, paradoxically, associated with peace and handicrafts. Modern scholars