Vintage Garnet Toi Et Moi Snake Ring 0.50ct Of Garnet Moonstone

Vintage Garnet Toi Et Moi Snake Ring 0.50ct Of Garnet MoonstoneA grand Victorian inspired Toi et Moi snake ring made in Birmingham in the late 20th Century. It depicts two coiled serpents crafted in 9ct gold and is crowned with a deep red garnet on each head (approx. 0. 25ct each). The ring carries a wonderful sentiment as the two stones symbolise the coming together of two souls and the entwined serpents represent eternal love. The style was made popular in France in the 18th century and was named Toi et Moi,

Crafted in muted 18ct yellow gold

making them a powerful symbol of everlasting love

MEASURES: Width 25mm x Height 34mm x Depth 7mm – Interior Width 21mm x Height 27mm

MEASURES: Width 35mm x Height 35mm x Depth 8mm

An exquisite pair of Antique Victorian drop earrings from the late 19th Century featuring an ornate cage in the centre with a textured ball dropper below

foliate artistry chased across both sides and features a striker at the side and flip top lid with lots of space within to store matches

displaying the raw natural striations of the stone which is very striking

The pair is fashioned entirely in 9ct gold and have developed a lovely smoothness and patina with age

40ct – Sides approx

the other a green emerald (approx

The seal was often engraved and used to stamp a person's signature or perhaps a sentimental message or image in sealing wax on important documents

engraved with scrolling patterns and inlaid with colourful