Gold & diamond ring with an intaglio of Christ, Italy or Germany circa 1670

A gold and diamond ring set with a nicolo intaglio of Christ.

Italian or German, circa 1670.

Ring size O 1/2 UK / 7.5 US.

The intaglio measures 1.4 x 1.2cm.

The intaglio depicting the head of Christ facing dexter, flanked by two table cut diamonds set in silver. The reverse of the bezel is engraved with a tulip and the split shank is pierced and decorated with flowers.

There is a nibble to the lower right of the intaglio by Christ’s shoulder.