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Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring with Rose Diamond Eyes

28W
80 Admirers
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful 18ct gold snake ring that was made in Birmingham in 1868.  The snake’s head has been hand engraved and the eyes have been set with rose diamonds and the top of the head has been set with an old mine cut diamond.  It is rare that we see a snake ring with this level of detail. When worn the snake winds around the finger beautifully. Snake jewellery was particularly popular in the Victorian era as the Victorians loved sending secret messages. Snakes symbolise “Eternal love” and the diamond set in to the snake’s head means “Eternal Love”.  Famously, Queen Victoria was given a snake ring as her engagement ring from Albert which increased their popularity at the time. This is a beautiful example of a snake ring and would make the perfect gift to a loved one.

The Details

Essentials

Item Number:
28W
Materials:
Measurements:
Width across snake at the widest point 1.3cm
Provenance:
English
Discovered:
2 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
Array Array
Traditional Fineness:
Array Array
Early Fineness:
  • 18ct gold
Very Good

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