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Georgian 18ct Gold Ring with a Snake Coiled Around an Old Mine Cut Diamond

220W
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. The top is composed of a snake eating his own tail. This is known as an ouroboros. The ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a snake or serpent eating its own tail, signifying infinity and the cycle of birth and death. In the centre is a beautiful claw set old mine cut diamond that has an estimate weight over three quarters of a carat. The shoulders are a fern design with a further snake’s head on either side. An extraordinary ring that would grace any collector’s finger!

The Essentials

Item Number:
220W
Materials:
Measurements:
Diamond approx weight 0.78 carats
5.7mm by 5.2mm by 3.4mmEstimated clarity I1
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold

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Slight wear, commensurate with age

Care Tips

  • Check delicate settings regularly
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