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Vintage Snake Ring with Blue & Pink Sapphire, Chester 1954

€ 1,190.00 ^*

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Unit price €1,190.00 / piece

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Vintage Snake Ring with Blue & Pink Sapphire, Chester 1954

Description

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This gold ring is designed in the shape of two coiled snakes. The head of one snake bears a teardrop-cut natural sapphire in dark blue, while the other snake presents a bold pink teardrop-cut natural sapphire in the same place. Eyes made of diamonds complete the composition. Culturally and historically, the snake is not only a cunning seductress, but was also considered a symbol of friendship and connection. Even in ancient times, the ouroboros, the snake biting its own tail, was regarded as a sign of infinity. In the 19th century, this meaning was then linked to the promise of eternal love, and numerous love gifts were made in the shape of snakes. So it is not surprising that Queen Victoria also wore a snake ring as an engagement ring. Rings of this type are thus often gifts of everlasting friendship, or are worn as tokens of love. With its unusual, differently coloured gemstones, this ring can symbolise the characters of two different individuals who are nevertheless closely connected. Thanks to the stamping inside the ring's band, the ring can be dated to 1954. It was made in England. Thanks to its flush set stones, the ring can be worn every day.

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The sapphire is a truly royal stone. Even more frequently than the ruby, it adorns the crowns of the monarchies of Europe: the English state crown sparkles in the light of 18 beautiful stones, and that of the Bohemian king Wenceslas has just as many. And yet it shares many properties with the ruby, because for the mineralogist both stones belong to the group of corundum. One should not forget, however, that sapphires cannot only be blue. Because like the ruby the sapphire belongs to the group of the corundum. Since in mineralogy all corundums except the red ruby are called sapphires, we also encounter yellow, green and orange sapphires in addition to the blue varieties. These stones, if they have an outstanding quality in color and freedom from inclusions, also fetch high prices in the trade. In popular belief, the sapphire is considered the stone of truth, fidelity, prudence and reason. Accordingly, the Doge of Venice wore such a mild, blue stone as a sign of his fidelity and marriage to the sea, set in gold. And Queen Elizabeth I of England also believed that her sapphire could protect her against slander and cunning.

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€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €1,190.00 / piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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