Victorian Japanese Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Travelers Antique Ring

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...

Centering an oval-shaped Kashira - a decorative cap once adorning the hilt of a sword Measuring 16.5 x 35.0 mm - textured with deeply grooved scroll and heart motif surface Comprise...

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...

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...

Beautiful Victorian engagement ring with a old euro cut diamond center. Item #R0572 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top Weight: 2.2 Grams ...

This Victorian 14k yellow gold ring showcases old European and rose-cut diamonds in a delicate and timeless design, reflecting the elegance of the 1880s. Center stone: 5 old Europea...