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Antique Gold Snake Ring with Diamond & Ruby, ca. 1890


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Antique Gold Snake Ring with Diamond & Ruby, ca. 1890
Antique Gold Snake Ring with Diamond & Ruby, ca. 1890
Description
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This reddish gold ring shows the bodies of two snakes in almost tender contact. The head of one animal bears an old-cut diamond, while the other holds a star-cut red ruby from Burma. The animals are lovingly intertwined, forming the band of the ring with its decorative ring face. The snake motif is an ancient symbol of friendship and solidarity that was already known to the ancient Egyptians. In Germany, it experienced a renaissance in the early Victorian period and later in Art Nouveau. In England, rings of this type are called "promise rings" because they are often based on a promise: they were often gifts as a sign of everlasting friendship or were worn as a sign of unbreakable love. Snake rings in particular, with different gemstones, symbolize the characters of two different individuals who are nevertheless closely connected. The ring, which was probably created in Germany around 1890, impressed us with its elegant shape, luxurious materials and everyday wearability. We discovered it in Berlin.
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Antique Gold Snake Ring with Diamond & Ruby, ca. 1890
Be Embraced!
€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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