Victorian Coral "Ampelos" Cameo Ring zircon Crafted in 18 karat yellow

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold

with the cross denoting the start/end of the repetition

A stunning Victorian bangle

F/G colour

Victorian Coral "Ampelos" Cameo Ring zircon Crafted in 18 karat yellowDATE: 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,