YEARS 1860 TOI ET MOI SERPENTS RUBIS RING Representing two coiled snakes, their heads set with an oval ruby. Set in 18K yellow gold. French work. Gross weight: 7.43 g (one ruby is chipped). Finger size: 55. A ruby and 18K yellow gold snake ring, circa 1860. French assay mark. Gross weight : 7,43 gr. (one ruby is chiped). Size : 55.

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