Turquoise Caduceus Ring of 14k Gold Antique Reproduction navette shaped ring 8 inches in length by

8 inches in length by 0

yet secure (only visible under magnification)

The backed opal doublet is in good condition with a slight bit of crazing -- visible only under magnification

The piece was lovingly converted by our jeweler

The gold has been verified using both XRF analysis and traditional jeweler's acid testing to ensure its authenticity and purity

Turquoise Caduceus Ring of 14k Gold Antique Reproduction navette shaped ring 8 inches in length byThe caduceus is a symbol for the Greek messenger God Hermes or his Roman counterpart Mercury, and it represents moral conduct in commerce and negotiation. The symbol is also used by the U. S. Healthcare Industry as a symbol of medicine. This ring mounting was one of several that our jeweler cast and reproduced from an Art Nouveau era mounting. It is 14k gold and with an oval shaped turquoise cabochon at its center. The face of the ring measures 0. 6