Onyx Cameo Ring "Mélisande"
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€630,00 - Regular price
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€630,00
"Mélisande" is an elegant vintage cameo ring, crafted in the early 20th century from 18-carat yellow gold (750/1000) by a French jeweler. It features at its center an oval onyx cameo, hand-carved to reveal the delicate profile of a young woman set against a pearly bluish background. The finely crafted settings gracefully highlight this portrait.
The cameo is one of the oldest relief engraving techniques in jewelry history, inherited from ancient Greek and Roman times when it already adorned jewelry and precious objects. Carved directly into the stone, often in materials with contrasting colors like onyx, it reveals a light motif standing out against a darker background, the result of meticulous work by highly skilled engraver artisans. Highly prized in the 19th century, notably under the influence of Empress Eugénie and Queen Victoria, the cameo experienced a resurgence in popularity in the early 20th century, worn as a ring, pendant, or brooch as a symbol of refinement. Even today, it captivates with its unique and timeless character, each piece being the result of irreplaceable artisanal expertise.
Early 20th-century cameo rings embody the discreet elegance and romanticism of the Belle Époque, a period when women loved to wear small sculpted portraits as narrative jewelry. Comfortable for everyday wear thanks to its low yellow gold setting, "Mélisande" charms with its timeless character and sentimental value. A true collector’s piece, it stands out for the delicacy of the engraved decoration on the settings, which enhances the central portrait.
Unique ring size 54 – US size 7, the first resizing is offered to you.*
An exceptional ethical jewel, available in our store at 34 rue des Tournelles, Paris 4th and on our e-shop.
Jewelry features
All our vintage jewelry is set with natural stones and appraised by our gemologists.
- Période : Début 20ème siècle
- Travail : Poinçon de maître, Tête d'aigle, Français
- Matière : Or jaune 18 carats (750/1000)
- Pierre : Camée sur onyx
- Carat : 1 camée de forme ovale
- Taille : 54
- Poids : 4.05 g
- Etat du bijou : Très bon état, Le camée est une technique très ancienne de gravure en relief réalisée sur gemmes, désignée aussi sous le nom de "glyptique". La ravissante bague "Mélisande" présente un délicat profil de femme de profil sur une plaque d'onyx de forme ovale, montée sur or jaune, offrant un très beau contraste de couleurs - Ce bijou est en très bon état
*Possible resizing
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If you are not sure of your size, you can order your jewelry and have your ring resized later; our offer for the first resizing free of charge has no time limit.
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Choose in-store pickup in Paris or free secure delivery. Your treasure will be shipped within 7 business days, if you placed your order on the weekend, it will be processed the following Monday. It takes 2 to 3 weeks to receive your favorite item in case of a resizing request.
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Are Elliade antique jewelry pieces certified?
Each vintage Elliade piece is certified by our Gemologists and our Expert, Pascale Bauer-Petiet.
Your antique jewelry is delivered to you in its case with its certificate of authenticity to be kept carefully.
Our selection of second-hand jewelry includes unique pieces from the 19th century up to the 1980s. Each vintage Elliade piece is carefully chosen for the quality of its craftsmanship and its unique design. The ethical jewelry we offer is set with genuine precious stones. Our clients choose a vintage Elliade piece for the most beautiful occasions in their lives, such as engagement rings, birth rings, anniversary jewelry, or simply to treat themselves.
At Elliade, we do not issue laboratory certificates, but a certificate of authenticity. This certificate, resulting from the expertise work of our gemologists, certifies the characteristics of the jewelry, the natural origin of the stones, as well as the estimated carat weight.
Why are the prices of our antique jewelry so low?
The mission of Elliade is to democratize jewelry by making vintage pieces accessible. We have decided to minimize our margins to offer prices on average 3x cheaper than new items of equivalent quality. We have relied on the loyalty of our customers and the recurrence of their purchases, rather than on prohibitive prices.
Elliade was founded by a recognized Parisian expert Pascale Bauer Petiet and her daughter Alix. All our antique jewelry is meticulously appraised, certified, and set with genuine diamonds, emeralds, or sapphires.
Where do our vintage jewelry come from?
The Elliade jewelry are unique vintage pieces! These antique jewels are sourced from all over France. Many of our female and male clients come to Elliade to revalue their family gold jewelry. We offer immediate buyback at very attractive prices, remotely or directly in one of our Parisian antique jewelry shops. If you want to give a new life to your rings and benefit from an immediate buyback on average 2x more expensive than the gold market prices visit our dedicated page.
Can we reserve a vintage Elliade jewel?
Our jewelry cannot be reserved. If you have a crush on one of our antique pieces, you can absolutely buy it on the site and get a refund in case of a change of mind within 14 days. Feel free to discover our sublime collection of antique jewelry online.
Can we try on Elliade antique jewelry in the store?
Our two antique jewelry shops in Paris welcome you for a timeless break. Book your 30-minute slot to get advice and try on our collection of second-hand gold and precious stone jewelry. It is entirely possible to purchase a piece on site and leave with it. You can also request resizing of your antique jewelry from our gemologists during your appointment. If you do not live in Paris, know that most of our clients order directly from the e-shop. You benefit from secure worldwide shipping and free resizing even remotely. From time to time, we organize pop-up events in Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Brussels, Madrid. You can stay informed about upcoming dates on our Instagram account Elliade.
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Our antique gold jewelry is carefully accompanied by its case or pouch for earrings, a bouquet of dried Elliade flowers, and their certificate of authenticity.
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