PORTLAND BLUE/WHITE HORSE HEAD VINTAGE CERAMIC CAMEO GOLD ROUND SIGNET RING
MADE TO ORDER
The horse is a universal symbol of freedom and courage
Vintage Wedgwood cameo set in bespoke solid 9 carat gold.
Lost wax cast, polished and set by hand in London, England. Hallmarked in Hatton Garden, London
Dimensions
Diameter of Cameo
including setting: 1.5cm
Please note this product is not manufactured or authorised by Wedgwood but is a Ferian product incorporating an original Wedgwood cameo.
About Wedgwood
Abolitionist, potter, entrepreneur, Josiah Wedgwood revolutionised ceramics.
In 1774 after four years of tireless experimentation he perfected Jasperware ceramics.
Wedgwood's elegant designs were influenced by classicism but his pottery though decorative was functional and made to be enjoyed and used by generations – an approach shared by Ferian.
These vintage cameos were some of the last to be produced by Wedgwood's Stoke-on-Trent factory and date from the 1950s- 1980s. Their hand made quality makes them irregular and each setting has been adjusted to fit the piece.
Due to the scarcity of the cameos they are of very limited edition
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THIS PIECE WILL BE CUSTOM MADE FOR YOUR ORDER. PLEASE ALLOW 3-6 WEEKS FOR SHIPMENT.
We recommend you have your finger professionally measured by a jeweller - the ring sizer is for a guide only.
All rings are bespoke and made to order. Unfortunately bespoke jewellery cannot be returned under any circumstances unless they are faulty or damaged. Please check the ring size before placing your order. If you are based in the UK we can send you a ring sizer which you can return to us confirming your size.
Ferian's designer Leonie Branston has a special interest in preserving and reframing British crafts so they can be enjoyed and appreciated by a contemporary audience. At Ferian we are particularly drawn to the vintage Wedgwood cameos dating from the 1950s-80s featuring heraldry, nature and nautical motifs for use in our jewellery.
Abolitionist, potter, entrepreneur, Josiah Wedgwood revolutionised ceramics. His pioneering spirit transformed a cottage industry into an art form, and his legacy is internationally renowned today. Founded in the 1770s the elegant designs were influenced by classicism, but his pottery though decorative was functional, durable and made to be enjoyed and used by generations. The signature fine matt porcelain — known as Jasperware, was developed after over 10,000 experiments. Many unique colours were created; Dark blue, Portland blue, Lilac and Sage green, but by far the most famous is the Pale blue, a tone recognisable around the world today. The patterned bas-relief motifs were delicately applied by hand then kiln fired.
The Stoke-on-Trent pottery is now a museum, owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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