Victorian gold snake or serpent ring two headed with diamond and ruby

Antique jewelry object group: rings

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: late-Victorian early Art Nouveau
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Style specifics: The style of this jewel announces the coming of the Art-Nouveau style.

Period: ca. 1890
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Source of inspiration: mother nature

Theme: snakes and serpents - A lot can be said about snakes and serpents. They have been worshipped since the Dark Ages and are a powerful religious symbol with many different meanings, like death and resurrection, while they have also been associated with healing and rivergods and also denote fertility, wisdom and the ability to cure.

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Diamonds: One old mine brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.25 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: one ruby
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Weight: 6.00 gram (3.86 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 56 & 17¾ , Size US 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 10015-4252

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