Cartier Coiled Snake Ring, Emerald Eyes and Yellow Gold, Marked 53
Cartier Coiled Snake Ring, Emerald Eyes and Yellow Gold, Marked 53
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A raised snake head with green eyes rises above a tightly textured coil on this Cartier ring.
The Piece
Different views show the flat, scale-like head pattern, the textured body and the signed inner surface. The historical account identifies the eyes as emerald, not onyx or sapphire, but provides no independent treatment assessment or carat total. Size 53 is recorded inside, with an approximate Japanese 13 notation and a historical mass of 11.3 g. The coiled, open-ended appearance is a design feature, not permission to pull the head or alter the fit. An original repair-document photograph now accompanies the ring views; its correspondence with the actual piece remains unverified.
Details
- Maker/design: Cartier coiled snake ring, historically identified
- Metal: K18 yellow gold described; 750 mark recorded
- Stones: Emerald eyes, historically identified; no carat total established
- Marked size: 53
- Historical size: Approximately Japanese 13
- Design width: About 15.2 mm (0.60 in)
- Mass: Historical 11.3 g
- Condition: Historical A+ after maker polishing
- Included: Repair certificate and retailer box
Measurements are historical records, not fresh in-house checks or packed shipping specifications.
Condition
Historical A+ follows maker polishing, not a new inspection of the eye settings, raised head or coiled body. The repair certificate and retailer box are the documented accessories, with no independently confirmed complete original presentation set. Fit and stone security need a current jeweller’s assessment. Neither the photographed signature nor polishing history establishes an actual manufacture date or an unbroken chain of ownership. See every photograph before deciding; they are part of the description. See Japanese condition ranks.
Authenticity & Care
Emeralds may contain treated or filled fractures, so avoid ultrasonic cleaning, steam, heat and harsh chemicals. The actual treatment state here has not been established. Protect the raised stones from impacts, store separately in a soft-lined compartment and remove before bathing or strenuous activity. A qualified jeweller should inspect claws, stone edges and shank before wear or alteration, then advise a cleaning method suited to the actual gems. Historical repair papers require matching; they do not establish current setting security or legal ownership.
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