Circa 1990s, 18k, by Elizabeth Locke, American. Known for her neoclassical and renaissance revival motifs, Elizabeth Locke's jewelry is superbly well-made and timelessly stylish. This chic ring is set with a fabulous blue agate intaglio of the Sphinx framed by hammered gold. The look is post-modern meets Ancient Greece. Its casual elegance easily dresses up or down, perfectly pairing with cocktail dresses or jeans and tees alike. Excellent condition.

Noted: The Sphinx was often portrayed as having Queen Victoria's head in Victorian England, symbolic of her power and vast empire.