Victorian Dragon Shakudo Plaque Ring

A Japanese Shakudo ring with a lavish show of gold on a textued charcoal gray background. It has excellent finger coverage at 1 5/8 inches high. The gold dragon is striking as it wri...

A puppy is wrapped in a golden sash on the back of a kneeling woman on this Shakudo ring c. 1870. It appears that the woman is uncovering a bone from the earth. The sash swirls throu...

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

Striking Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Ring from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on large central arch with hammered gold metal shank. Central motif 1.25" long by .33"...

This amazingly detailed dragon ring is beyond gorgeous. It is definitely a conversation starter. It is 20.7 grams of solid 925 sterling silver. Size 10.5 The face of this ring mea...

Centering an octagonal-shaped Shakudo tablet measuring 25.0 x 25.0 mm Depicting a woman in floral robes seated in a traveling chair carried by two uniform...

Circa 1960s, 24k, Hong Kong Export. This whimsical dragon ring has won my heart. A delightful creature with ruby eyes, ferocious fangs, and organs of levitation, he will accompany yo...

Sterling Silver Chinese Dragon Head Ring - This bold and heavy ring features a fierce Chinese dragon head with sharp details crafted in sterling s...

Centering an elongated Shakudo form of a man in robes lounging on a pillow Depicted with sword atop engraved tassel pillows wearing a hat Organically shap...

Centering an oval-shaped Kashira - a decorative cap once adorning the hilt of a sword Measuring 16.5 x 35.0 mm - textured with deeply grooved scroll and heart motif surface Comprise...