Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold
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Selected by Laura Trevino
She has 15 years' auction experience, specialising in vintage jewellery from 1920 to 2000.
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18 carat yellow gold ring in a spiral snake design, weighing 3.91 g, size EU 53 / IT 13 / US 6¼, vintage/classic style with hand‑textured scales and two red eyes, in excellent used condition, with no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
18 kt yellow gold ring in the shape of a spiral snake.
Description:
Beautiful vintage ring with a classic, timeless design, featuring a striking serpentine form that coils in a spiral around the finger (an iconic motif highly valued in antique jewelry). The body of the piece has a delicate hand-textured engraving that simulates scales, providing magnificent shine, relief, and retro character. The snake’s head is finished with two small red stones as eyes, enhancing its expressive vintage design.
Item specifications:
- Style: Vintage / Classic.
- Material: 18 karat yellow gold (750/1000). No physical contrast visible, but the gold purity has been tested and professionally verified.
- Total weight: 3.91 grams.
- Size / Measurements: Tatum 13 (Spain) / 53 (EU) / 16.8 mm inner diameter.
- Design: Spiral snake with scale engraving.
- Eye stones: Two small red stones (nature and origin unknown, not laboratory-tested).
- Condition: In excellent vintage condition, barely worn with minimal, imperceptible signs of wear, presenting exceptional conservation for its era (please view photos to assess real condition).
Shipping: The ring will be shipped quickly and securely protected. The package will include full insurance and a tracking number will be provided immediately to monitor delivery at all times.
Note for bidders: The eye stones are sold as colored stones of unknown origin since they have not been tested individually.
Information for bidders outside the European Union: Costs arising from duties, customs fees, and import taxes will be borne solely by the buyer, in accordance with the laws of their country.
18 kt yellow gold ring in the shape of a spiral snake.
Description:
Beautiful vintage ring with a classic, timeless design, featuring a striking serpentine form that coils in a spiral around the finger (an iconic motif highly valued in antique jewelry). The body of the piece has a delicate hand-textured engraving that simulates scales, providing magnificent shine, relief, and retro character. The snake’s head is finished with two small red stones as eyes, enhancing its expressive vintage design.
Item specifications:
- Style: Vintage / Classic.
- Material: 18 karat yellow gold (750/1000). No physical contrast visible, but the gold purity has been tested and professionally verified.
- Total weight: 3.91 grams.
- Size / Measurements: Tatum 13 (Spain) / 53 (EU) / 16.8 mm inner diameter.
- Design: Spiral snake with scale engraving.
- Eye stones: Two small red stones (nature and origin unknown, not laboratory-tested).
- Condition: In excellent vintage condition, barely worn with minimal, imperceptible signs of wear, presenting exceptional conservation for its era (please view photos to assess real condition).
Shipping: The ring will be shipped quickly and securely protected. The package will include full insurance and a tracking number will be provided immediately to monitor delivery at all times.
Note for bidders: The eye stones are sold as colored stones of unknown origin since they have not been tested individually.
Information for bidders outside the European Union: Costs arising from duties, customs fees, and import taxes will be borne solely by the buyer, in accordance with the laws of their country.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Free resizing offered
No
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
3.91 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Women
Ring size
53 (EU) / 13 (IT) / 6 ¼ (US)
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