LALOUNIS Estate Greek 18k Sapphire, Ruby, & Emerald Snake Ring 1990 less than 9/16" deep excluding

less than 9/16" deep excluding the frame

A gorgeous and unusual cut steel bracelet from the early Victorian era (1850s) era

The center of each flower is represented by a smooth and simple three-dimensional ball

The lower jade component is held within a bezel-setting

This unique piece

LALOUNIS Estate Greek 18k Sapphire, Ruby, & Emerald Snake Ring 1990 less than 9/16" deep excludingProlific jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis was born in Athens, Greece in 1920. Descending from a family of goldsmiths, he apprenticed under his uncle's jewelry firm to become a master craftsman. In 1941 he took over the family business, and later developed a vision for his signature style during the 1950s. Inspired by his passion for prehistoric motifs, artifacts, and Greek mythology, he studied traditional methods of artistry, branching out on his own