Eternally Entwined

Antique Snake Gold Ring with Garnets & Diamonds, England c. 1910


€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Snake Gold Ring with Garnets & Diamonds, England c. 1910
Antique Snake Gold Ring with Garnets & Diamonds, England c. 1910
Description
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This ring in reddish gold shows the bodies of two snakes entwined in a tight coil. The heads of the animals hold red garnets, which are presented in a star cut. Small diamonds form the eyes of the animals. The snake motif is an ancient symbol of friendship and solidarity. The ancient Egyptians were already familiar with this pictorial idea; in Germany, it experienced a heyday in the Biedermeier period and later a renaissance in Art Nouveau. In England, rings of this type are called "promise rings" because they are often based on a promise: just as the snake wraps itself seemingly inextricably around the wearer's finger, the friendship or love of the giver should be just as firm. It is therefore not surprising that the engagement ring given by Prince Albert to the future Queen Victoria was also a snake ring. Snake rings are still given and worn today as gifts of everlasting friendship or unbreakable love and commitment. This ring can adorn both men and women. It was created in Great Britain around 1910 in the manufactory of Samuel Usher, which had been based in Birmingham since 1905. We liked the ring for its not-too-small size and presence, as well as the beautiful sparkle of the garnets and the rose gold from which it is made.
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Antique Snake Gold Ring with Garnets & Diamonds, England c. 1910
Eternally Entwined
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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