{"product_id":"carnelian-bird-snake-intaglio-ring-prudens-simplicitas","title":"Carnelian Bird \u0026 Snake Intaglio Ring 'Prudens Simplicitas'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 9k gold ring was likely created from an 18th-century seal. The carnelian intaglio depicts a dove perched on a snake, with the motto '\u003cem\u003ePrudens Simplicitas'\u003c\/em\u003e (prudent simplicity).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis emblem is the coat of arms of the Amicable Society, which was founded in 1706 and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis considered the first life insurance company in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual choice for a dove and snake likely refers to a biblical quotation, in which Jesus exhorted followers to be 'wise as serpents, gentle as doves'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: US 6.5, UK M 1\/2, circumference 53 mm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe front setting measures 15 x 14 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ring can be resized if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.40 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: The seal was created in the late 18th Century, circa 1780s. The ring shank was added at a later date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hallmarked with a French import hallmark for 9k gold; the ring is likely British in origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. The shank was added at a later date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes only. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import taxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58973150282072,"sku":null,"price":1460.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOur_Circle_e4895e36-5883-4401-b97f-2f657056b1cd.png?v=1793299747","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/carnelian-bird-snake-intaglio-ring-prudens-simplicitas","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}