An exceptional vintage diamond and sapphire snake ring, beautifully handmade in solid 18ct white gold and featuring a distinctive sculptural design, three sparkling natural diamonds and a stunning indigo-blue sapphire. Weighing an impressive 12 grams, this is a particularly substantial and unusual piece of fine jewellery, combining traditional craftsmanship with striking gemstone colour and individual character.
The ring features three natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, beautifully arranged in graduated sizes ranging from approximately 3mm to 2.1mm in diameter. The diamonds display wonderful natural brilliance and sparkle, with very few noticeable dark inclusions, creating an attractive contrast against the bright white gold setting.
Complementing the diamonds is a magnificent natural sapphire, displaying a wonderfully rich indigo-blue hue. Unlike the overly dark appearance sometimes encountered in lower-quality sapphires, this gemstone retains a beautiful depth of blue colour, providing a captivating focal point within the design.
The snake-inspired styling is a particularly attractive feature, with the substantial goldwork creating a bold, sculptural appearance. Measuring approximately 6.5mm wide across both the face and shank, the ring has an impressive thickness and reassuringly solid feel, reflecting the quality of its original handmade construction.
This is a custom-made piece rather than a conventional mass-produced ring, with its substantial proportions and distinctive gemstone arrangement offering a wonderful sense of individuality.
Perhaps its most charming feature is the beautiful hand-engraved inscription inside the band:
"the Venus of my Spanish sky"
A wonderfully romantic and personal sentiment, adding an intriguing sense of history to this already unusual vintage ring. Whether originally commissioned as a declaration of love or created to commemorate a special relationship, the inscription gives the piece a particularly intimate and individual character.
Crafted in solid 18ct white gold, the ring is fully British hallmarked for 750 gold purity. It has also been professionally polished and rhodium finished, restoring the white gold to a beautifully bright, reflective appearance.
Weighing a substantial 12 grams and measuring a UK ring size M½, this is an exceptionally well-made piece with impressive gold content and excellent presence on the finger.
A truly distinctive vintage ring, combining quality natural gemstones, beautiful handmade craftsmanship and a wonderfully romantic personal history. An unusual addition to any fine jewellery collection, with the character and individuality that make vintage jewellery so special.
Key Specifications
Period: Vintage
Metal: Solid 18ct White Gold
Hallmarks: Fully British Hallmarked 750 for 18ct Gold
Construction: Handmade / Custom-Made
Main Gemstones: Natural Diamonds & Sapphire
Diamonds: Three Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Diamond Arrangement: Graduated Trilogy
Diamond Dimensions: Approx. 3mm to 2.1mm
Sapphire: Natural Blue Sapphire
Sapphire Colour: Rich Indigo Blue
Design: Snake / Serpentine Style
Band Width: Approx. 6.5mm
Total Weight: 12 Grams
Ring Size: UK M½
Approximate EU Size: 53
Approximate US Size: 6.25
Finish: Professionally Polished & Rhodium Plated
Engraving: "the Venus of my Spanish sky"
Style: Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Snake Dress Ring
Design Details
Design: A striking vintage snake-inspired ring featuring substantial sculptural white gold construction, three graduated natural diamonds and a beautifully coloured sapphire
Diamonds: Three sparkling natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, graduating in size from approximately 3mm to 2.1mm, creating an attractive and balanced arrangement
Diamond Quality: Bright natural diamonds displaying lovely brilliance, with very few noticeable dark inclusions and an attractive overall appearance
Sapphire: A beautiful natural sapphire displaying a rich indigo-blue colour, with excellent depth and a distinctive appearance that contrasts beautifully against the white gold
Snake Design: An unusual serpentine-inspired design, combining bold goldwork with elegant gemstone detailing to create a distinctive and substantial statement ring
Construction: Traditionally handmade in solid 18ct white gold, with an impressive weight of 12 grams and a substantial 6.5mm-wide band
Shank: A particularly sturdy and generously proportioned white gold shank, giving the ring a reassuringly solid feel
Finish: Professionally polished and rhodium plated, providing a beautifully bright white gold finish that complements the natural diamonds and deep blue sapphire
Overall Appearance: A bold and exceptionally well-made vintage ring, combining beautiful natural gemstones, substantial precious metal craftsmanship and distinctive snake-inspired styling
Handmade Craftsmanship & Personal Engraving
One of the most appealing qualities of this ring is its original handmade construction.
Unlike conventional mass-produced jewellery, this piece has been individually crafted, with substantial goldwork and a distinctive arrangement of natural gemstones.
The impressive 12-gram weight is particularly noteworthy, reflecting the considerable amount of 18ct gold used in its construction.
Its beautifully sculptural design offers an unusual interpretation of traditional snake jewellery, a style with a long history in fine jewellery design.
The ring also retains a particularly beautiful hand-engraved inscription:
"the Venus of my Spanish sky"
This romantic inscription adds a wonderful sense of individuality and sentiment to the piece.
The personal engraving is an especially charming detail, suggesting that the ring was once treasured as a meaningful gift or personal keepsake.
For those who appreciate vintage jewellery with character and history, this is a particularly attractive feature, offering something far more individual than a conventional diamond and sapphire ring.
Construction & Hallmarks
Construction: Original Handmade 18ct White Gold Ring
Metal: Solid 18ct White Gold
Hallmarks: Fully British Hallmarked
Gold Purity: 750 / 18ct Gold
Band Width: Approximately 6.5mm
Goldwork: Substantial, thick construction with a reassuringly solid feel
Gemstone Arrangement: Three graduated natural brilliant-cut diamonds complemented by a natural blue sapphire
Ring Size: UK M½
Total Weight: Approximately 12 Grams
The substantial construction is particularly noteworthy, with the ring offering significantly more gold weight than many conventional gemstone dress rings.
The combination of its generous proportions, distinctive design and original handmade construction makes this a particularly desirable example of vintage fine jewellery.
Condition
Presented in exceptional overall vintage condition, having been professionally polished, rhodium plated and ultrasonically cleaned.
The solid 18ct white gold displays a beautifully bright, reflective finish, with the substantial sculptural design and goldwork presenting superbly throughout.
The three natural diamonds retain their beautiful sparkle, while the sapphire displays its particularly attractive indigo-blue colour.
The original hand engraving remains a wonderful feature, preserving the personal character and history of the piece.
A truly unusual and beautifully constructed vintage diamond and sapphire snake ring, combining substantial 18ct white gold craftsmanship with attractive natural gemstones and a wonderfully romantic inscription.
An exceptional choice for anyone seeking a distinctive piece of vintage jewellery with individuality, character and timeless appeal.
Presentation & Packaging
The ring will be supplied in a new jewellery gift box, ready for presentation or safekeeping.
Please note: Any presentation box shown in the product photography is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale.
The ring will be securely packaged in a separate gift box for delivery.
An exceptional vintage diamond and sapphire snake ring, beautifully handmade in solid 18ct white gold and featuring a distinctive sculptural design, three sparkling natural diamonds and a stunning indigo-blue sapphire. Weighing an impressive 12 grams, this is a particularly substantial and unusual piece of fine jewellery, combining traditional craftsmanship with striking gemstone colour and individual character.
The ring features three natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, beautifully arranged in graduated sizes ranging from approximately 3mm to 2.1mm in diameter. The diamonds display wonderful natural brilliance and sparkle, with very few noticeable dark inclusions, creating an attractive contrast against the bright white gold setting.
Complementing the diamonds is a magnificent natural sapphire, displaying a wonderfully rich indigo-blue hue. Unlike the overly dark appearance sometimes encountered in lower-quality sapphires, this gemstone retains a beautiful depth of blue colour, providing a captivating focal point within the design.
The snake-inspired styling is a particularly attractive feature, with the substantial goldwork creating a bold, sculptural appearance. Measuring approximately 6.5mm wide across both the face and shank, the ring has an impressive thickness and reassuringly solid feel, reflecting the quality of its original handmade construction.
This is a custom-made piece rather than a conventional mass-produced ring, with its substantial proportions and distinctive gemstone arrangement offering a wonderful sense of individuality.
Perhaps its most charming feature is the beautiful hand-engraved inscription inside the band:
"the Venus of my Spanish sky"
A wonderfully romantic and personal sentiment, adding an intriguing sense of history to this already unusual vintage ring. Whether originally commissioned as a declaration of love or created to commemorate a special relationship, the inscription gives the piece a particularly intimate and individual character.
Crafted in solid 18ct white gold, the ring is fully British hallmarked for 750 gold purity. It has also been professionally polished and rhodium finished, restoring the white gold to a beautifully bright, reflective appearance.
Weighing a substantial 12 grams and measuring a UK ring size M½, this is an exceptionally well-made piece with impressive gold content and excellent presence on the finger.
A truly distinctive vintage ring, combining quality natural gemstones, beautiful handmade craftsmanship and a wonderfully romantic personal history. An unusual addition to any fine jewellery collection, with the character and individuality that make vintage jewellery so special.
Key Specifications
Period: Vintage
Metal: Solid 18ct White Gold
Hallmarks: Fully British Hallmarked 750 for 18ct Gold
Construction: Handmade / Custom-Made
Main Gemstones: Natural Diamonds & Sapphire
Diamonds: Three Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Diamond Arrangement: Graduated Trilogy
Diamond Dimensions: Approx. 3mm to 2.1mm
Sapphire: Natural Blue Sapphire
Sapphire Colour: Rich Indigo Blue
Design: Snake / Serpentine Style
Band Width: Approx. 6.5mm
Total Weight: 12 Grams
Ring Size: UK M½
Approximate EU Size: 53
Approximate US Size: 6.25
Finish: Professionally Polished & Rhodium Plated
Engraving: "the Venus of my Spanish sky"
Style: Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Snake Dress Ring
Design Details
Design: A striking vintage snake-inspired ring featuring substantial sculptural white gold construction, three graduated natural diamonds and a beautifully coloured sapphire
Diamonds: Three sparkling natural round brilliant-cut diamonds, graduating in size from approximately 3mm to 2.1mm, creating an attractive and balanced arrangement
Diamond Quality: Bright natural diamonds displaying lovely brilliance, with very few noticeable dark inclusions and an attractive overall appearance
Sapphire: A beautiful natural sapphire displaying a rich indigo-blue colour, with excellent depth and a distinctive appearance that contrasts beautifully against the white gold
Snake Design: An unusual serpentine-inspired design, combining bold goldwork with elegant gemstone detailing to create a distinctive and substantial statement ring
Construction: Traditionally handmade in solid 18ct white gold, with an impressive weight of 12 grams and a substantial 6.5mm-wide band
Shank: A particularly sturdy and generously proportioned white gold shank, giving the ring a reassuringly solid feel
Finish: Professionally polished and rhodium plated, providing a beautifully bright white gold finish that complements the natural diamonds and deep blue sapphire
Overall Appearance: A bold and exceptionally well-made vintage ring, combining beautiful natural gemstones, substantial precious metal craftsmanship and distinctive snake-inspired styling
Handmade Craftsmanship & Personal Engraving
One of the most appealing qualities of this ring is its original handmade construction.
Unlike conventional mass-produced jewellery, this piece has been individually crafted, with substantial goldwork and a distinctive arrangement of natural gemstones.
The impressive 12-gram weight is particularly noteworthy, reflecting the considerable amount of 18ct gold used in its construction.
Its beautifully sculptural design offers an unusual interpretation of traditional snake jewellery, a style with a long history in fine jewellery design.
The ring also retains a particularly beautiful hand-engraved inscription:
"the Venus of my Spanish sky"
This romantic inscription adds a wonderful sense of individuality and sentiment to the piece.
The personal engraving is an especially charming detail, suggesting that the ring was once treasured as a meaningful gift or personal keepsake.
For those who appreciate vintage jewellery with character and history, this is a particularly attractive feature, offering something far more individual than a conventional diamond and sapphire ring.
Construction & Hallmarks
Construction: Original Handmade 18ct White Gold Ring
Metal: Solid 18ct White Gold
Hallmarks: Fully British Hallmarked
Gold Purity: 750 / 18ct Gold
Band Width: Approximately 6.5mm
Goldwork: Substantial, thick construction with a reassuringly solid feel
Gemstone Arrangement: Three graduated natural brilliant-cut diamonds complemented by a natural blue sapphire
Ring Size: UK M½
Total Weight: Approximately 12 Grams
The substantial construction is particularly noteworthy, with the ring offering significantly more gold weight than many conventional gemstone dress rings.
The combination of its generous proportions, distinctive design and original handmade construction makes this a particularly desirable example of vintage fine jewellery.
Condition
Presented in exceptional overall vintage condition, having been professionally polished, rhodium plated and ultrasonically cleaned.
The solid 18ct white gold displays a beautifully bright, reflective finish, with the substantial sculptural design and goldwork presenting superbly throughout.
The three natural diamonds retain their beautiful sparkle, while the sapphire displays its particularly attractive indigo-blue colour.
The original hand engraving remains a wonderful feature, preserving the personal character and history of the piece.
A truly unusual and beautifully constructed vintage diamond and sapphire snake ring, combining substantial 18ct white gold craftsmanship with attractive natural gemstones and a wonderfully romantic inscription.
An exceptional choice for anyone seeking a distinctive piece of vintage jewellery with individuality, character and timeless appeal.
Presentation & Packaging
The ring will be supplied in a new jewellery gift box, ready for presentation or safekeeping.
Please note: Any presentation box shown in the product photography is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale.
The ring will be securely packaged in a separate gift box for delivery.
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