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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!

Item Number
220W
Measurements
Diamond approx weight 0.78 carats
5.7mm by 5.2mm by 3.4mmEstimated clarity I1
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold

Condition
Good, slight wear commensurate with age.
Care Tips
  • Check delicate settings regularly
Discovered
1 year ago
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