Art Nouveau 14KT Gold Ruby Ring w/ 2 Intertwined Snakes
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1910: Item # 632156
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1910: Item # 632156
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A beautiful antique Victorian / Art Nouveau 14KT yellow gold ring in the form of two intertwined snakes, each with a genuine ruby in its head. Circa 1900. Snakes were a popular motif in the Victorian era, signifying eternity and love, and were also a popular motif in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Marked 14K and also marked with a what looks like a maker's mark of a D in a lozenge shaped cartouche. The rubies are gemologist verified. Each is 2 mm in diameter, which is approximately .05 ct each. Weighs 7 grams. With very detailed and dimensional sculpted decoration.
A beautiful antique Victorian / Art Nouveau 14KT yellow gold ring in the form of two intertwined snakes, each with a genuine ruby in its head. Circa 1900. Snakes were a popular motif in the Victorian era, signifying eternity and love, and were also a popular motif in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Marked 14K and also marked with a what looks like a maker's mark of a D in a lozenge shaped cartouche. The rubies are gemologist verified. Each is 2 mm in diameter, which is approximately .05 ct each. Weighs 7 grams. With very detailed and dimensional sculpted decoration.
Ring size 7 3/4. The top is 3/4 inch wide by 1/2 inch long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
