10k Gold Bloodstone Snake Ring | Vintage Ring charm for cook 8 inches from the top

8 inches from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom of the locket by 0

This feathered beauty (circa 1860-1880) is carved out of one piece of pale pink conch shell

under magnification you can see that the enamel is crudely painted

The snake is finely detailed with hand etched scales

Our jeweler transformed the owl by removing the pin stem and welding on a sterling silver bail

10k Gold Bloodstone Snake Ring | Vintage Ring charm for cook 8 inches from the topBloodstone, a dark green jasper with blood red flecks of hematite, was once used by magicians who believed it possessed the magical ability to make a person invisible. This vintage bloodstone ring (circa 1920s) features two intricately carved snakes on the shoulders of the 10k gold band. The piece is in good condition; however the bloodstone is a later replacement and not original to the mounting. The face of the ring measures 0. 75 inches high by 0.