Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog Five graduated Single Cut diamonds

Five graduated Single Cut diamonds are in a tiara-like frame atop an Old Mine Cut diamond and another Single Cut stone

and another red paste stone

This magnificent piece is made of gilded sterling silver

The complimentary bail is secure and intact

which is stamped with a "585" purity mark

Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog Five graduated Single Cut diamondsShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate it into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. This impressive and substantial ring from the Victorian era (ca1880) is a wonderful example of the Shakudo craft! The ring consists of a large, oval shaped Shakudo plaque, which rests atop a swirled