Owl Ring | Bloodstone Ring butterfly wing The charm features entwined snakes

The charm features entwined snakes wrapped around a finely carved carnelian

The ring (circa 1970) features a row of three vibrant turquoise cabochons in a 14k gold mounting

The realistically rendered flower at the center of the piece has sinewy lines and lustrous baroque pearls

It features synthetic rubies and a diamond

Owl Ring | Bloodstone Ring butterfly wing The charm features entwined snakesOwls have long associations with wisdom and academic achievement. The Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena, was often depicted with an owl, as was her Roman counterpart Minerva. This intriguing ring features two owls a parent and child resting atop a branch. The finely rendered owls were originally part of an antique 14k gold stick pin (circa 1880 1900). They are rose and yellow gold with tiny garnet eyes. Our jeweler riveted the owls onto an antique 10k