Korinsia Ring

$265.00

This stunningly ornate ring is based on an incredible gold and onyx original dating to the Mycenaean period (c. 1400 - 1100 BC), found near the palace at Knossos. Here, a line of luxurious golden circles wraps the finger, situated between bands of gold that terminate in decorative volutes in the front, which frame the central cabochon stone held in a delicate bezel setting.

"Korinsia" is an adjective formed from the location of "Korinthos" or "Corinth," in Greece. It was a female name in Mycenaean times, as attested in the Linear B tablets from Pylos, which mention a certain Korinsia, likely a priestess, who independently leased her own plot of land, and held a certain amount of wheat.

Product Details

Overall height: 2 cm (.8 in)
Cabochon stone dimensions: 8 x 10 mm (.3 x .4 in)

Available Precious Metals and Prices

925 Sterling Silver: $185
18 Karat Gold Over Sterling Silver: $265
14 Karat Gold: $915
18 Karat Gold: $1,625

Special Order and Personalization Options

Our ring is available in sizes 4 - 10, and with the following stone choices (or a substitution stone of your choice): Purple Amethyst, Red Garnet, and Black Onyx. Please state your choice of stone in the Special Instructions area of this page.