Georgian "Prosopon" Greek Theatre Mask Cameo Ring snake while the diamond set at

while the diamond set at the base of the prong rests in a sun setting

The stone is unusually cut

with a beautiful miniature painting on the top (under domed glass) depicting Lady Hope leaning on an anchor by the sea awaiting the return of her lover

and four claws holding the main stone in place

A cool Georgian cameo ring dating from the turn of the 19th Century

Georgian "Prosopon" Greek Theatre Mask Cameo Ring snake while the diamond set atDATE: Cameo, Georgian, c. 1820 Ring mount, contemporary Theatre was one of the defining elements of ancient Greek culture, centred around Athens, and flourishing from 700 BC. The theatrical masks worn by the actors, known as prosopon (literally "face") served a range of important purposes, and would go on to become an important feature of the worship of Dionysus. During plays, however, they allowed individual actors to play more than one role (or