Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring

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Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring

$2,300.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1901

Historically, the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility, and, through the shedding of their skin, represent re-birth, immortality, and healing. This double snake ring is modelled in 18k gold with clear Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1901. Each snake has been set with a gemstone "brain" - an old cut diamond and a sapphire, with garnet set eyes. It wraps around the finger twice, with each snakes tail ending at the shoulders.

STONES

0.25ct Old Cut Diamond

Sapphire

Garnet

MEASUREMENTS

Width at head: 9.9mm

Rise off finger: 4.3mm

Width of band: 5mm

WEIGHT

9.78g

MARKS

English hallmarks for 18k gold, Birmingham 1901