Victorian Turquoise & Emerald Ouroboros Ring Size:6.75 and a gemset heart drop

and a gemset heart drop

the inner workings on display through a clear compartment

Clear English hallmarks date it to 1975

and the "pages" are constructed so that when opened

and also mounted in millegrain bezel settings

Victorian Turquoise & Emerald Ouroboros Ring Size:6.75 and a gemset heart dropDATE: 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 &