19TH CENTURY SNAIL CAMEO RING Set with a three-layer cameo on sardonyx representing a snail in a setting of rose-cut diamonds. Set in 18K yellow gold and silver. Gross weight: 1.97 g. Tray size: approx. 1.7 x 1 cm. Finger size: 50. Antique escutcheon case. IN PRAISE OF LAZINESS The snail, symbolised by Jean de La Fontaine as slowness, is also the symbol of laziness. Is laziness a mortal sin? Looking at another aspect of symbolism, the snail represented rebirth and the immortality of the soul for the early Christians. Nevertheless, the delicate decoration on this cameo is extremely rare. A 19th century snail cameo, silver and 18K yellow gold ring. Gross weight : 1,97 gr. Table dimensions : 1,7 x 1 cm approx. Size : 50. Old escutcheon-shaped box.