Antique Georgian/Early Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby Pearl Double Ouroboros Ring Circa 1820-50
Possibly one of the most beautiful, symbolic and enchanting rings we’ve had the pleasure of offering, this Georgian - early Victorian ring is veritably oozing sentimentality.
Dating to around 1820-1850, crafted from 18ct yellow gold, and designed as a double Ouroboros serpent ring centred with a Pearl and Ruby daisy cluster.
The ouroboros, a serpent eating its own tail, was used to represent the cyclical nature of life and death, and this fine example bears not one, but two serpents which are intertwined and encircle the entire ring forming the shank also. Fine scale like detailing is seen to all aspects of the serpents including the double fine shank.
The serpents encircle the Pearl and Ruby ‘forget-me-not’ cluster, the Pearls representing ‘tears’ and the Ruby ‘love’… so many evocative sentimental motifs all combine to form this rare and exciting ring.
To the rear a locket compartment is seen also, however the glass window is sadly lost to time.
A must for the serious collector of fine early jewellery, this ring presents in excellent condition with no additions, repairs, or alterations and an extraordinarily - for its age - large size ‘Q’.
STONES
Ruby
Natural half seed Pearls
MEASUREMENTS
Daisy cluster - 8.6mm
Spread east to west - 1.9cm
Width at widest - 1.1cm
WEIGHT
2.36 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested as 18ct yellow gold
SIZE
Q or 18.3mm diameter US 8 1/4
Not recommended to resize due to pattern and age
CONDITION
Very very good to excellent antique condition. All Pearls are original, no replacements or re-gluing. Ruby is original, well set and secure. No repairs to ring. No previous resizing. Very slight fading to pattern at rear of shank, however still visible, noting for accuracy only. Detailing/ pattern to remainder is very crisp and clear. Lovely early ring.
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