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Antique Sapphire-set Snake Ring 18k c1872 England
$2,350
£1,783.13
€2,038.85
CA$3,282.31
A$3,649.49
CHF 1,905.56
MX$44,423.12
NOK 24,314.11
SEK 22,781.16
DKK 15,216.28
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Circa 1872, 18k, England. Set with a .50-carat sapphire and diamond eyes, this 19th-century English serpent ring speaks of the jewelry of the ancients. In Victorian times snake rings were symbols of friendship and trustworthiness. Stylish, mystical, and easy to wear, this charming ring is beautifully handmade and in excellent condition.
Remark: Sleek little serpents have long decorated our fingers and wrists. Today, we love them for their exotic charm."
SIZE: 7 3/4ths
WEIGHT: 9.1 grams
STONES: .50 carat sapphire and diamonds
HALLMARKS: F & P in a cartouche maker's mark, crown for gold purity, 18 for gold, anchor mark for Birmingham, and X date mark for 1872
STOCK NUMBER: 24897
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- Ring Size:7.75 US, Resizable
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- Weight:9.1 g
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- Date of Manufacture:Dated 1872
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- Seller Location:Litchfield, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 248971stDibs: LU23020573162
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