Carrera y Carrera Solid 18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Retired Serpent Ring W/VS Diamond Accents (Has MCD Maker's Mark) - This lovely ring was finely crafted of solid 18k yellow gold, by the master artisans at renowned luxury jeweler Carrera y Carrera. The ring is in the form of a serpent, which wraps around the finger in a crossover design. The serpent is decorated with black enamel accents, and finished with genuine VS diamond eyes and a 0.05ct diamond accent which the serpent holds between the body and tail. Carrera y Carrera is known for their sculptural designs and use of both polished and matte finishes. This piece is incredibly rare, as it is fully matte and decorated with enamel details. The ring is signed with the Carrera y Carrera hallmark, "MCD" maker's mark, gold purity "750" and unique serial number. This is a rare, retired piece which is no longer in production and extremely hard to find. Carrera y Carrera is an icon of gold craftsmanship and jewelry artisanship, and creates each piece in its workshops as if it were a small work of art. Each piece is meticulously crafted in a series of labor intensive steps as if creating a sculpture, using the lost wax casting method. The piece finished by master jewelers who painstakingly choose the gems and set them into the piece. The final touch, and Carrera y Carrera's trademark, is the matte-gloss finish, which allows a greater appreciation of the details of these small sculptures. Carrera y Carrera has a long history of celebrity clientele, including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Olivia Wilde, and many others. The ring measures approx. 8.5mm wide (at the widest point). Ring size: 6.25 (WEIGHT: 5.1 grams)