Victorian Turquoise & Emerald Ouroboros Ring Size:10.5 occupied from the mid 5th

occupied from the mid 5th century BC to 272BC when it became a subject of Rome

and the most beautiful antique patina

tests as pinchbeck (base metal)

Modelled in 15 karat gold with silver settings around the diamonds and split shoulders typical of the period

the head and band are presumably a later marriage

Victorian Turquoise & Emerald Ouroboros Ring Size:10.5 occupied from the mid 5thDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An outstanding antique snake ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century. It's French, with eagle head hallmark indicating 18k gold, and set with a turquoise cabochon "brain" and, unusually, emerald "eyes". The details are charming, with oversized scales and a cartoonish grin. Given it's got part of it's tail in its mouth, I guess it's technically an ouroboros too. A fine specimen either way. STONES Turquoise &