19th Century Japanese Shakudo Dragon Ring

For buckle jewelry lovers here is a bright and perfect sterling silver buckle ring. The ring is completely hallmarked. In the Victorian Era buc...

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Why should the serpent not smile when a pear cut half carat diamond is on its forehead making it a serpent with an difference. It is the only pear shaped diamond I have seen in a sna...

An impactful ring that is exquisite, elegant and timeless though it is a prize for an antique jewelry collector. The ring is scarce. The workmanship is glorious. In 18kt gold, the f...

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...

Striking Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Ring from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on large central arch with hammered gold metal shank. Central motif 1.25" long by .33"...

Exceptional Shakudo ring with Japanese Menuki. Fabulous and one of a kind Shakudo cocktail ring. This ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish, chiseled 24kt gold and blackened patinated bronze (niiro). The main decorative element displayed, is a genuine Japanese Menuki depicting the figure of a fierce dragon with the mythical pearl. The menuki mounted in this ring is an original part, recovered from a genuine antique Japanese sword...

This amazingly detailed dragon ring is beyond gorgeous. It is definitely a conversation starter. It is 20.7 grams of solid 925 sterling silver. Size 10.5 The face of this ring mea...