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Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
About the Item
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE - ENTWINED SNAKE RING WITH TWO SPECTACULAR NATURAL UNTREATED FINE BLUE SAPPHIRE SET HEADS. THE RING HAS FRENCH HALLMARKS AND IS 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE SNAKE RING WITH THE INCREDIBLE NATURAL SAPPHIRES IS A MUSEUM QUALITY JEWEL.
Provenance: The antique ring is from the personal Paris collection of one of Cartier's preeminent jewelry designers.
This is one of the finest antique snake rings we have seen. The wonderful entwined snakes are set with two natural untreated fine blue rectangular faceted Sapphires of wonderful size and color. Each sapphire is approximately .65 Carats for a total of approximately 1.3 Carats of Sapphires. The color of these gems is exquisite. The design of the ring is the work of a master artisan. The two snakes are three dimensional with beautiful engraving and repousse work. The ring is hallmarked with the French Eagle's head for 18 Karat Gold as well as a maker's mark.
And snake and nature inspired jewelry is all the rage today.
In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom.
Sapphires
Two natural oval faceted untreated fine blue Sapphires.
Each Sapphire is approximately 6mm by 4mm by 3mm and .65 Carats.
Total Sapphire Weight: approximately 1.3 Carats.
The top of the ring is 15mm wide.
The ring is currently a size 6.5 US (M 1/2 UK) and can be easily resized if desired.
The ring weighs 9.43 grams.
- Ring Size:6.5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:9.43 g
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- Date of Manufacture:1870 - 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1476218320192
Resizing is available.
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