V I N T A G E // diamond head / 10k gold snake ring with diamonds and rubies / size 9.75 to 10

a very very wonderful serpent that has tied itself into a knot to show off its scales, diamond thoughts, and ruby eyes. it's rattlesnake-ish and has delightful, intricate design details very likely mid century given the style and the fading hallmarks solid 10k yellow gold + white gold setting + natural diamond and rubies M E A S U R E M E N T S  slides down to a size 10 on the mandrel, but will fit more like ~9.75 because of the width of the ring and the solid flat back of the snake's head and knot widest part of the setting is ~13.4mm north to south and the base of the band is ~3.8mm wide at the narrowest point ~2mm diamond weighs 7.8g C O N D I T I O N  in good vintage condition this snake has had some lifetimes and has the wear to prove it it was sized up significantly or re-banded partially and there are noticeable solder seams and color inconsistencies  wear to the facets of the ruby eyes, minor surface wear to the diamond time-earned patina in the details of the snake's scales an