Lapponia 18 Karat Gold Ring with Munsteiner Cut Agate probably original

probably original

However this exceptional 19th century bracelet is rightfully called Etruscan Revival since it is based on Etruscan pieces in the famed Campana Collection in the Louvre

the Dom Pedro was clearly an inspiration for the long rectangular aquamarine that Munsteiner cut for this necklace two years later

I've included a photo of the ring next to a photo of a similar agate sculpture created by Munsteiner and shown in the monograph Bernd Munsteiner

They describe the workmanship of the bracelet as "exemplary"

Lapponia 18 Karat Gold Ring with Munsteiner Cut Agate probably originalThis ring is a modern masterpiece created by two 20th century masters, Bjorn Weckstrom of Lapponia and Bernd Munsteiner. Bernd Munsteiner (1943 ) is a revolutionary in the world of gem cutting and invented what is known as the fantasy cut, non traditional cuts made on gemstones. He is responsible for the stunning cut of the banded agate (sardonyx) featured in this ring. I've included a photo of the ring next to a photo of a similar agate sculpture