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Find Out MoreVictorian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring set with a Turquoise & an Amethyst with Diamond Eyes
№ 476N
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A beautiful and well modelled 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold double snake ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a pear shaped turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. More and a pear shaped amethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. More. The turquoise stands for “Forget me not” and the amethyst stands for “Love” as Cupid is often featured with an amethyst in antiqueFrom the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'old and long in existence', it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
More jewellery. The two entwined snakes signify “Eternal union”. There are small rose diamonds in the eyes that add a subtle glint!
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Item Number:
№ 476N
Measurements:
Width across top 1cm
Amethyst & turquoise 6mm by 4mm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 4 points
Amethyst & turquoise 6mm by 4mm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 4 points
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
7 years ago
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Maker’s Mark:
AM
Assay Office:
London 
Early Fineness:
- 18
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