Antique Cannetile/Filigree Coral Ring zinnia Size (can be resized): 6

Size (can be resized):  6

Metal: 15K yellow gold

This lovely Fleur de Lis

The snake heads face downward and each one holds a baroque pearl in its mouth dangling from  a gold wire

Antique Cannetile/Filigree Coral Ring zinnia Size (can be resized): 6Cannetile work was inspired by embroidery, reputedly the embroidery found in traditional peasant garments. Some sources mention 18th century Portugal or India as a source, some mention France. The simple filigree tendrils that started to appear in the fashion and jewelry world around 1820 transformed into cannetille during the following decade. One can find cannetille work from almost every European nation during the 1820s and 1830s. Beautifully