Bloodstone Sphinx Ring of 14k Gold Japanese pendant and tiny ruby eyes

and tiny ruby eyes

with red and white glass accents

This charming antique piece (circa 1910-1920) is 15ct gold (marked) and measures 1

The charm is marked 14k and has been further verified through XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

Bloodstone Sphinx Ring of 14k Gold Japanese pendant and tiny ruby eyesThe sphinx with its body of a lion, wings of an eagle, and head of a human, is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and guardianship. This sphinx ring features an oval bloodstone set into a mounting that we cast and reproduced from an antique signet ring. The 14k gold mounting features a sphinx on either side of the stone. The face of the ring measures 0. 8 inches by 0. 6 inches wide, and it is in great condition. It is a size 8, but can be