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Details
A mid 19th century, diamond, ruby and enamel ring
in the form of an old-brilliant-cut diamond cross of Faith encircled by the serpent of Wisdom in blue enamel, the hoop alternately set with diamonds and cushion-cut rubies within engraved border, circa 1850, finger size - K.
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in the form of an old-brilliant-cut diamond cross of Faith encircled by the serpent of Wisdom in blue enamel, the hoop alternately set with diamonds and cushion-cut rubies within engraved border, circa 1850, finger size - K.
See plate 2
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium
Further details
C.f. D. Scarisbrick, Rings Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection, London, 1993, p. 192 for similar ring and notes stating that a ring of this type was made by the Parisian jeweller Fossin for the Duc de Montebello in the 1840s.