Etruscan revival cobra ring. Beautiful three dimensional ring, created with Etruscan revival patterns. This unusual cocktail ring has been sculpted in the shape of a cobra, in solid 18k yellow gold with highly textured surfaces. The sculpted piece show the cobra snake in attack and guard position with its mouth wide open and showing its fangs. The body is scalloped with scales, textured and is embellished with applications of green and blue enamel Weight: 11.95 Grams, (7.66 Dwt). Size: 8-8.5 and can be sized. Measurements: 28 mm by 22 mm (Inches) and raise 15 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the gold assay mark, "18KT". History: Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsman's of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this ring. Revival jewelry: The styles from the renaissance and middle ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new