Gold and Soapstone Goddess Ring

A beautiful ring featuring a hand carved soapstone depicting a female head, likely inspired by a Greek goddess. Originally part of a brooch, this piece most likely dates to the 19th century and would have been acquired during one of the Grand Tours of the era, carrying with it a sense of history and classical influence. The stone has a soft, matte finish with subtle natural variations in tone. It is set within a 9ct gold and gold filled bezel and mounted onto a shank Soapstone 18mm diameter Rolled Gold size M ½ (UK) 53 eu 6 ½ (USA)