Antique Diamond Snake Ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1900

Antique Diamond Snake Ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1900Snakes have been used in jewellery as far back as ancient Egypt. However the cult of snake jewellery became highly desirable in Victorian times as Prince Albert proposed to the soon to be Queen Victoria with a golden snake ring. It symbolised in Victorian times love and the promise of happier ever after This Edwardian ring features five amazing graduating diamonds leading around the body. They have a particularly lovely sparkle due to their hand cut

Snakes have been used in jewellery as far back as ancient Egypt. However the cult of snake jewellery became highly desirable in Victorian times as Prince Albert proposed to the soon to be Queen Victoria with a golden snake ring. It symbolised in Victorian times love and the promise of happier ever after

This Edwardian ring features five amazing graduating diamonds leading around the body. They have a particularly lovely sparkle due to their hand cut facets. The contrast between the rich 18 carat gold and crisp diamonds give this ring a pure elegance. Its a a truly timeless antique ring.

Dating to 1900 this is a wonderful example as it features the wider coiled body which gives it a satisfying weight on the hand. The head of the snake sits proud meaning it can be worn against another band and the head will overlap this.




DETAILS:

ERA: 1900

WIDTH: maximum 15 mm - minimum 8 mm approximately

HALLMARKED: only the date letter (a) is still visible as the marks have been lost in tome

MEASUREMENTS: Finger size N 1/2 (UK/AU) or 7 (US) however the width may make it feel slightly tighter than this

WEIGHT: 8.6 grams

CONDITION: this is in lovely antique condition for an antique ring with only a fine patina and a few nibbles across the band. There is a faint historical sizing at the back of the band. It maybe possible one or two stones will be later replacements, again this is normal for a ring of this era.

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