Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog The complimentary bail is secure

The complimentary bail is secure and intact

A wonderful "happy diamond" ring

This magnificent piece is made of gilded sterling silver

and is stamped "D191" and with a "PT900" purity mark

which is stamped with a "585" purity mark

Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog The complimentary bail is secureShakudo 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