Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
The head of the snake is set with a white and lively old mine cut diamond with round cabochon “eyes:” one, a pink sapphire; the other, a garnet. A rare and beautiful example of a classic Victorian style.
Accompanied by an independent jewellery report by IGR (#30309821).
Cut – Old mine cut. The ‘eyes’ are round cabochon cuts
Colour – The diamond is G.
Clarity – The diamond SI2; clean to the naked eye.
Carat – The diamond is approximately 0.55 carat, with another approximate 0.06 carat in the ‘eyes.’
Circa – 1870.
Size – O 1/2 (UK) or 7.25 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.
Measurements – The ring is 15.2mm at the widest point. Sits 5.1mm from the finger.
Metal – 12k gold. Tested.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Victorian 0.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring, Circa 1870
