Imperial Orange Topaz and Diamond Ring Coral The canetille decorated snake features

The canetille decorated snake features a natural pearl in its mouth

decorated with raised gold work with bows

set with approximately 1

There is a small bit of enamel damage on the white enamel but otherwise in excellent condition

Imperial Orange Topaz and Diamond Ring Coral The canetille decorated snake featuresThis is the most stunning imperial topaz and old mine cut diamond ring. The cushion cut orange topaz is in a yellow double claw setting, within a border of old mine cut diamonds in silver collet settings, to a yellow 18 carat gold trifurcated scroll shoulder plain polished shank, circa 1840 60. The topaz is approximately 7. 5 carats and the total estimated diamond weight 2. 5 carats, colour H J, clarity VS SI. Hallmarked 18ct. The head of the ring