Victorian 18ct Ruby & Diamond Antique Snake Ring - Birmingham 1877
Victorian 18ct Ruby & Diamond Antique Snake Ring - Birmingham 1877
£1,450.00
This quality snake ring encapsulates the popularity of snakes in Victorian jewellery. The two serpents coil beautifully around the band with diamond & ruby set eyes which symbolize love and desire. The stones combine perfectly with the rich 18ct yellow gold.
Snakes were popular in Victorian jewellery as they represented the eternal symbol of love due to the fact Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria a snake ring early in their relationship.
Hallmarked - 18ct Birmingham 1877
MEASUREMANTS & WEIGHTS
Rubies - 2 x oval 1.8mm x 1.2mm
Diamonds - 2 x old rose cut 1.2mm
Snake head 9mm wide
Bottom of shank 5mm wide
Approx gross weight - 8.5gms
RING SIZE
UK - T 1/2
US - 10
CONDITION
The ring is in overall very good condition. All stones appear original with no signs of replacement. Wear on the ring is commensurate with age.
Please note all sizes and weights of stones have been estimated as they have not been removed from their settings
Ring sizing is available on request and is complimentary up to three sizes - Due to the nature of certain rings sizing may not be possible, please message me before purchase if sizing is required
All goods come in a complimentary box - Gift wrapping is available on request
Insurance valuations available on request
Snakes were popular in Victorian jewellery as they represented the eternal symbol of love due to the fact Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria a snake ring early in their relationship.
Hallmarked - 18ct Birmingham 1877
MEASUREMANTS & WEIGHTS
Rubies - 2 x oval 1.8mm x 1.2mm
Diamonds - 2 x old rose cut 1.2mm
Snake head 9mm wide
Bottom of shank 5mm wide
Approx gross weight - 8.5gms
RING SIZE
UK - T 1/2
US - 10
CONDITION
The ring is in overall very good condition. All stones appear original with no signs of replacement. Wear on the ring is commensurate with age.
Please note all sizes and weights of stones have been estimated as they have not been removed from their settings
Ring sizing is available on request and is complimentary up to three sizes - Due to the nature of certain rings sizing may not be possible, please message me before purchase if sizing is required
All goods come in a complimentary box - Gift wrapping is available on request
Insurance valuations available on request