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Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm
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Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm

18th century
Description

We are very excited to present a coveted antique Ouroboros snake gold split ring. This unique piece is a must-have for your collection! Made from solid 9ct gold, it features a 20mm diameter and an engraved band, making it a historic way to combine and arrange various pendants and charms.

The ouroboros is a symbolic representation originating in ancient Egyptian and Greek iconography. It depicts a snake or dragon swallowing its tail, signifying concepts like eternity, cyclicality, and the continuous cycle of creation and destruction.

Don't miss the opportunity to add this highly desirable Georgian split ring to your antique jewellery collection, featuring exceptional wearability and countless styling options!

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 20mm across

Measures 2mm wide

WEIGHT

1.3 grams

CONDITION

This Georgian solid Gold split ring is in good condition. The snake's head is worn down, and the split ring is misshapen, with slight thinning (please study the pictures). However, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to offer this piece, as it's very hard to find a snake split ring. This rare and highly collectable piece of Georgian jewellery will make a superb addition to your collection!

Item Number - SD897

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Georgian Gold Split Ring to the Georgian era.

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Description
We are very excited to present a coveted antique Ouroboros snake gold split ring. This unique piece is a must-have for your collection! Made from solid 9ct gold, it features a 20mm diameter and an engraved band, making it a historic way to combine and arrange various pendants and charms.

The ouroboros is a symbolic representation originating in ancient Egyptian and Greek iconography.

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It depicts a snake or dragon swallowing its tail, signifying concepts like eternity, cyclicality, and the continuous cycle of creation and destruction.
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fig 1. A Georgian 9ct gold split ring with hand-engraved serpent Ouroboros details.
fig 1. Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm

Don't miss the opportunity to add this highly desirable Georgian split ring to your antique jewellery collection, featuring exceptional wearability and countless styling options!

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

fig 2. A Georgian 9ct gold split ring with hand-engraved serpent Ouroboros details.
fig 2. Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm

Measures 20mm across

Measures 2mm wide

WEIGHT

1.3 grams

CONDITION

This Georgian solid Gold split ring is in good condition. The snake's head is worn down, and the split ring is misshapen, with slight thinning (please study the pictures). However, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to offer this piece, as it's very hard to find a snake split ring. This rare and highly collectable piece of Georgian jewellery will make a superb addition to your collection!

Item Number - SD897

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Georgian Gold Split Ring to the Georgian era.

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SA1188493
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SD897
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We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I A Georgian 9ct gold split ring with hand-engraved serpent Ouroboros details.

Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm

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A Georgian 9ct gold split ring with hand-engraved serpent Ouroboros details.
Antique Georgian 9ct Gold Snake Ouroboros Engraved Split Ring, 20mm
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A Georgian 9ct gold split ring with hand-engraved serpent Ouroboros details.
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The Ouroboros, depicting a serpent consuming its own tail, is an ancient symbol representing eternity, endless renewal, and unbroken unity. Popularised during the Georgian and Victorian eras, the motif was frequently incorporated into sentiment jewellery, mourning pieces, and split rings as an emblem of everlasting affection.

Georgian split rings were crafted from gold alloys ranging from 9ct to 18ct, as well as pinchbeck and silver. Wire was drawn, coiled into overlapping rings, and hand-engraved or chased with decorative details such as serpent scales, scrollwork, or geometric patterns.

Authentic Georgian items often lack modern hallmarks due to contemporary taxation laws, though some bear regional or maker marks. Evidence of hand-chasing, hand-drawn wire, hand-engraving, and natural wear around joining points consistent with 18th- or early 19th-century fabrication methods indicate authenticity.

An antique split ring can be incorporated into modern jewellery wear as a central connector on a neck chain to suspend antique charms, fob seals, or lockets. It may also be worn independently as an accent ring or attached to a watch chain.

Clean Georgian gold jewellery using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Ensure the piece is dried thoroughly and check the tension of split rings periodically before suspending heavy objects.
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