14k Gold Shell DOUBLE SNAKE Ring. Sapphire Eyes. 1/30 Gold Filled--K8L9

For sale is a 14k yellow gold shell double snake ring with sapphires and aquamarine gemstones. This is an antique ring from the Egyptian revival period in the early 1800's, when Europeans and Americans became obsessed with all things from "the Orient."  This ring is composed of a base metal that is covered with a layer of 14k gold that makes up 1/30 of the metal in the ring.   The ring features two intertwined snakes whose heads frame a central aquamarine gemstone. The aquamarine is very pale blue, and is secure in a bezel-setting.  The snakes are skillfully rendered.  Their bodies are raised above the surface of the ring, and are textured with intricate snakeskin patterns.  Each snake has an aquamarine gemstone in its head, and green sapphires in its eyes.  The band of the ring is polished smooth.  This is a stunning, well-crafted snake ring.  It would be attractive on either a man or a woman.  

***There is some wear to the gold shell, visible on the back of the ring.  Please see magnified photos.

The item shows normal wear for a pre-owned piece (light scratches, dings, dents and scuff marks.)   

Ring size:  8.75 - 9

Jeannie