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ancient greece medusa ring in silver - 18kt gold versions Magnificent details & design - super workmanship see the measurements in the photos 925 silver weight about 30-35 grams weight in 18kt gold over 40 grams - depends on the size The figure of Medusa is a subject that has left a clearly visible trace over the centuries; it, or more often her head alone, the gorgoneion. The oldest plastic representations of the myth that have come down to us are a representation of Perseus killing Medusa under the eyes of Athena, on a metope from Selinunte (540 BC, today in the Archaeological Museum of Palermo) & a Medusa on the western pediment of the temple of Artemis in Corfu (580 BC, now in the Archaeological Museum of Corfu). Among the many paintings in which she is represented, the most well-known are Caravaggio's Shield with the Head of Medusa (circa 1590) & The Medusa by Pieter Paul Rubens (circa 1618); rather well known are the sculptures Perseus with the head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini (1545-1554) & Bust of Medusa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1630). workmanship with attention to detail with care & high professionalism drawn from the mind to the precious gold material by Italian master goldsmiths with long experience we use an ancient casting method ... called lost wax ... used since ancient times by Egyptians ... Roman Etruscans ... & still used today with technological advances in combination. Our jewels are perfect for a gift to the woman of dreams, for the birthday ... wedding, engagement & all those special occasions where a jewel is seen by everyone's eyes & envied by other women it is possible to choose for our jewels also different stones... .communicate it for a quote specify your ring size after purchase the shipment will come with a velvet gift box well packaged package Ancient Greece Medusa Ring 18 Kt Gold Silver History Of Divinities Design Made in Italy Woman Fashion Unisex Unique Gift Precious
