Art Deco Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

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Art Deco Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

$2,750.00

Description

DATE: Art Deco, c.1934

Cool Art Deco coiled snake ring, which coils three times around the finger, with two bright old cut diamonds for eyes. Crafted in 18 karat gold throughout with full English hallmarks dating to the year 1934.

One of the earliest representations of snake rings dates back to greek mythology. Back then, snake rings were worn to honour the healing god, Asclepius. Asclepius was killed by Zeus who struck him down with lightning, fearing that Asclepius would turn all humankind into immortals with his healing powers. The snake was worn to symbolize the healing powers of Asclepius.

STONES

Old Cut Diamonds

MEASUREMENTS

Width of band-

Head to tail: 23mm

WEIGHT

14.5g

MARKS

English hallmarks for 18k gold, London 1934

CONDITION

Excellent