Victorian Japanese Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Bird Antique Ring

Centering an octagonal-shaped Shakudo tablet measuring 25.0 x 25.0 mm Depicting a woman in floral robes seated in a traveling chair carried by two uniform...

Centering an elongated Shakudo form of a man in robes lounging on a pillow Depicted with sword atop engraved tassel pillows wearing a hat Organically shap...

Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery Depicting cherry blossom trees, a house, and two men pulling a woman in a cart with an umbrella Engr...

Designed as a cushion shaped locket pendant with shakudo buillon faces One side depicts two travelers wandering a forest in traditional wear The other depicts a figure in a wheat fie...

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring. This beautiful Victorian pearl and diamond heart clover ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring ...

A puppy is wrapped in a golden sash on the back of a kneeling woman on this Shakudo ring c. 1870. It appears that the woman is uncovering a bone from the earth. The sash swirls throu...

This ring features a 1.06 carat H-I I1-I2 heart shape diamond set in 14K gold. Made in USA. Viewings available in our NYC showroom by appointment.