A substantial early 20th-century ring in 18KT yellow gold, designed as a pair of entwined snakes encircling a natural Ceylon star sapphire. The sculptural goldwork depicts two opposing snake heads framing the cabochon, with engraved scale detailing continuing around the openwork shoulders and band.
The natural Ceylon sapphire displays a soft violet-blue colour and visible asterism under directional light, held between the two snake heads as though guarded by the serpents. Snake jewellery has long symbolised eternity, devotion and protection.
Dimensions
Ring size: UK P, US 7.5, EU 56
Ring head: 2.8cm x 2.7cm
Weight: 15.77 grams
Specifications
Metal: 18KT yellow gold
Type: Double snake ring
Period: Early 20th century
Design: Two entwined serpents
Sapphire -
Cut: Cabochon
Number of stones: 1
Type: Natural Ceylon star sapphire
Colour: Violet blue
Optical feature: Asterism (star) under directional light
Total Carat Weight: approximately 3.00ct
In good condition overall, with light wear consistent with age; all stones present and secure.
A substantial early 20th-century ring in 18KT yellow gold, designed as a pair of entwined snakes encircling a natural Ceylon star sapphire. The sculptural goldwork depicts two opposing snake heads framing the cabochon, with engraved scale detailing continuing around the openwork shoulders and band.
The natural Ceylon sapphire displays a soft violet-blue colour and visible asterism under directional light, held between the two snake heads as though guarded by the serpents. Snake jewellery has long symbolised eternity, devotion and protection.
Dimensions
Ring size: UK P, US 7.5, EU 56
Ring head: 2.8cm x 2.7cm
Weight: 15.77 grams
Specifications
Metal: 18KT yellow gold
Type: Double snake ring
Period: Early 20th century
Design: Two entwined serpents
Sapphire -
Cut: Cabochon
Number of stones: 1
Type: Natural Ceylon star sapphire
Colour: Violet blue
Optical feature: Asterism (star) under directional light
Total Carat Weight: approximately 3.00ct
In good condition overall, with light wear consistent with age; all stones present and secure.
