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Do you have some bad juju hanging over you? Are you looking for protection against the evil eye? Or do you just like weird nature oddities? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this ring is for you!
During the 19th century, superstitious Victorians likened operculum to a cat's eye or a protective eye and soon began wearing jewelry adorned with this eyeball shaped shell as protection from evil and to ward off being cursed by the evil eye (as it is believed that eye-shaped jewelry will deflect and absorb negative energy).
Operculum jewelry remained popular until around the 1950s, but personally we cannot get enough of it!
While we can't verify any claims of protecting oneself from evil, we can tell you that operculum does offer protection, but mostly to snails who use it to close themselves into their shells and away from danger.
This drool worthy ring is fashioned out of 10k gold with a lovely detailed setting. The setting sits higher on the finger ensuring no passerbyer will overlook this stunning ring.
Additional Details
Date: Late Victorian/Early Edwardian period
Materials: Gold, operculum shell
Measurements: size 6
Markings: 10k
Condition: Excellent
Cleaning and Care
Gently clean with mild soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly. Do not use traditional jewelry cleaners. Polish gold with jewelry polishing wipe when needed.
