Snakes have long been associated with the idea of rebirth and regeneration as the snake sheds it’s skin and emerges anew. In 1839 another meaning was underlined as Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake engagement ring that symbolised everlasting love and loyalty. This set a fashion for snake rings throughout the Victorian era.<\/p>\n
This superb example features two entwined snakes and has been claw set with a Royal blue sapphire and an old mine cut diamond. It was assayed in London in 1888.<\/p>\n
It can be worn by either sex.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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