Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Opal Snake Ouroboros Ring
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1910: Item # 1409929
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1910: Item # 1409929
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A wonderful Art Nouveau 14K gold ring in the form of two intertwined snakes surrounding an opal cabochon. The ornately coiled snakes are beautifully detailed. The opal has attractive play-of-color, with a preponderance of green and blue with sparks of red and orange. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
In the 19th century, snakes in jewelry symbolized eternal love. Jeweled snakes became particularly popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring for their betrothal, and remained popular throughout the century.
A wonderful Art Nouveau 14K gold ring in the form of two intertwined snakes surrounding an opal cabochon. The ornately coiled snakes are beautifully detailed. The opal has attractive play-of-color, with a preponderance of green and blue with sparks of red and orange. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
In the 19th century, snakes in jewelry symbolized eternal love. Jeweled snakes became particularly popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring for their betrothal, and remained popular throughout the century.
- Origin: America, ca. 1900
- Dimensions: 3/8" wide tapering to 1/16"
- Condition: excellent
- Finger Size: 7
- Weight: 3.1 grams
