02/09/2026
Ring with Cameo of Mary Queen of Scots
Gold, onyx
Cameo: England or Scotland, 2nd half 16th century
Ring late 18th century
Weight 13.7 g.; US Size 5 1/4; UK Size K ยผ; Circumference: 49.95 mm.
๐๐This cameo depicts Mary, Queen of Scots (1542โ1587), one of the most compelling and tragic figures of the Renaissance. Queen of Scotland from infancy and briefly Queen Consort of France, she was forced to abdicate the Scottish throne in 1567, fled to England in 1568, and spent nineteen years in captivity before being executed for treason by order of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Her turbulent life, marked by political intrigue, betrayal, and tragedy, made her an enduring object of romanticized admiration for generations to come. Jewelry related to Mary, Queen of Scots functioned not only as personal adornment but also as a discreet expression of political and religious allegiance.
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