Edwardian Natural Pearl & Diamond Openwork Ring Gruen The snake's 'body' features realistic

The snake's 'body' features realistic scales while it wraps around the arm five times

rising to popularity in the 17th century

Quality antique chains are becoming few and far between

The links graduate in size and it has a good substantial feel

and the rock crystal itself magnifies the contents when closed

Edwardian Natural Pearl & Diamond Openwork Ring Gruen The snake's 'body' features realisticDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 This stunning antique ring is a masterclass in openwork and millegrain detail, and it dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Centre stage is a large natural dreamy pearl, surrounded by old European cut diamond set open worked panels with gorgeous fine millegrain detailing. A halo of platinum surrounds this, following the almost oyster shell shaped head. Perhaps this ring is a reference to the "Birth of Venus",