ABOUT:
Interesting and unique figural ring! Found in Paris, this navette has so many fun elements. With two snakes heads, one set with rubies and the other with emeralds, the two heads lie over a background of rose cut diamonds. The coiling details then extend to the shoulders of the ring. One of the more interesting snake rings I've seen with a nod to the French toi et moi setting. Classic antique lattice gallery to the underside of the ring face.

Two tone coloring with the ring face topped in platinum to set the diamonds in a white metal which was customary for the period, while contrasting with the yellow gold of the snakes, the shank and the gallery of the ring. Color, sparkle and a unique design!

In ancient times, snakes represented the duality of good and evil, as well as being symbols of death and rebirth or immortality, transformation and healing, and even fertility. This motif was highly popularized, especially in ring form, by Queen Victoria who received one from Prince Albert who designed it after the Roman belief that the intertwined snake represented eternal and everlasting love. The representation of eternal love in a sort of toi et moi design was likely the intent for this piece. The snake design remained popular through the Victorian era and into the Art Nouveau period and at times.

French hallmarks for 18k and platinum on the shank.

Antique box is not included. Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.

MEASUREMENTS:
Currently measures a size 8 on the mandrel. 5mm tall off the finger. Weighs 3.9 Grams.
Ring face is 25x9mm.

IMPORTANT. CONDITION NOTES:

The diamonds are typical rough cut rose cuts with some rough edges and frosty spots. They tend to always look this way. They appear more cloudy than they actually are due to build up behind the tiny openings. I did give it a gentle cleaning but it would improve even more with a bit more soak and scrub. The smallest emerald is set a bit lower and has some chips but appears complete in the setting.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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