Victorian, French, 18ct Gold, Diamond Snake Ring

    Description

    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.

     

    Why I love it...

    "a stunning Victorian ring in a truly unique style. ”

    - Sammy, Founder

     

    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)

    Victorian, French, 18ct Gold, Diamond Snake Ring

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      SKU: ARB-395

      £2,500

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      Description

      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.

       

      Why I love it...

      "a stunning Victorian ring in a truly unique style. ”

      - Sammy, Founder

       

      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)

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