Georgian Chimpanzee Labradorite Cameo Ring Size:4.75 ) The chess pieces and

) The chess pieces and cup

be classed as a diamond eternity ring - the significance of 'eternity' and 'diamond' both applying perfectly to the Ouroboros concept

snakes have been revered

was to find and slay the Nemean lion

It has a good

Georgian Chimpanzee Labradorite Cameo Ring Size:4.75 ) The chess pieces andDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 Striking antique cameo ring set with a quite startling chimpanzee head carved in labradorite. The ape is carved in high relief, a menacing look on its face, wide eyed with bared teeth. The prominent carving also serves to showcase labradorite's unique optical effect known as schiller in this case with a shimmering green grey colour. Although it came to us as a ring, with simple split shoulder shank, it likely started off life