Antique, Victorian, French, 18 Carat Gold, Diamond Snake Ring

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Antique, Victorian, French, 18 Carat Gold, Diamond Snake Ring

About the Item

Diamond ring, 19th century. This sensuous ring, with its design of two entwined snakes, adopts a classic motif that rose to prominence in late 1830s and 1840s, popularised by Queen Victoria, whose engagement ring from Prince Albert was in the form of a snake. The image of the snake eating its own tail, the ouroboros, is an ancient symbol that Prince Albert used to symbolise eternal love, and the besotted Victoria wore numerous serpent jewels on state occasions, including a serpent bracelet at her First Council meeting after her accession to the throne in 1837. This sleekly modern take on this traditional motif emphasises the sinuous, smooth bodies of the coupled serpents, their heads each set with a trio of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds. Place Of Origin Purchased in France Stone Type Diamond: Approx. 0.50 carats total Average clarity: VS1 – VS2 Average colour: H Setting Dimensions Height of setting: 4.3mm Width of setting at front: 21mm x 14mm Metal Type 18 carat gold Date Of Manufacture 1880 - 1890 Period Of Manufacture Victorian Condition Very good Signs Of Wear Wear commensurate with age Band Size UK O / US 7.25 (complimentary re-size available) Weight 14.64 grams (gross) A VIDEO of this ring is available upon request, please don’t hesitate to contact us. - A COMPLIMENTARY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RING BOX WITH EVERY PURCHASE - A COMPLIMENTARY RE-SIZE AVAILABLE We have a huge range of antique rings available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check out our other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise, amethyst, jade, citrine, black opal, peridot, tourmaline, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, coral, aquamarine, zircon, spinel, pearl, topaz, pink topaz, imperial topaz, pearl, natural pearl, moonstone, lapis lazuli, lapis, garnet, jasper, morganite, alexandrite, onyx and agate.

Ring Size:
7.25 US, Resizable
Metal:
Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Old Mine Cut
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880 - 1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Rochford, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1514211231292