The snake design in jewellery goes as far back as Roman times and was popularised during the Victorian era when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria and engagement ring designed as snake set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, and here is a lovely antique diamond snake ring made in 1890 set with mine cut diamonds.
Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the high polish finish to the ring will allow this ring to easily be worn with other antique jewellery as well as modern contemporary jewellery and fit right in.
Measuring 10.2mm wide at the centre, it tapers down to 4.2mm wide at the back and sits so comfortably on the finger.
Each head of the snake is set with a genuine antique mine cut diamond which was the predecessor to the European cut diamond, and these two diamonds total 0.20 carats in weight and add the right amount of sparkle to the ring.
With a design that is steeped in history, this Victorian era antique snake ring is so beautiful and will always be a wonderful conversation starter.
Stock# ES8789
Hallmarked: London 1890
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Antique diamond snake ring made in 1890 set with mine cut diamonds.
The snake motif is often seen in jewellery that goes as far back as Roman times and represented eternal love. Queen Victoria’s own engagement ring was a snake ring set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, and as she was so influential in fashion and design in the 19th century, she would have no doubt influenced other people to wear snake rings, even after her death, and here is a very smooth and tactile antique double snake ring set European cut diamonds.
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