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Victorian Snake Ring with Diamond & Emeralds, England c. 1890


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Victorian Snake Ring with Diamond & Emeralds, England c. 1890
Victorian Snake Ring with Diamond & Emeralds, England c. 1890
Description
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This ring made of warm, shiny gold is designed in the shape of a writhing snake. The head of the animal bears a beautiful, individually cut diamond in a slightly teardrop-shaped old cut, while the eyes of the snake are formed from emeralds. The ring motif of the snake is an ancient symbol of friendship and solidarity. This pictorial idea was already widespread in ancient Egypt; in Germany it experienced a heyday during the Biedermeier period and later flourished again in Art Nouveau. A famous historical example of this symbolism is Queen Victoria's engagement ring: in 1839, she received a snake ring with an emerald, her birthstone, from Prince Albert as a sign of eternal love and loyalty. Our piece also comes from England and was created around 1890. The diamond is white and shows some natural graphite inclusions, which attest to its authenticity; it weighs approximately 0.69 ct. We discovered the precious creeper in London.
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Victorian Snake Ring with Diamond & Emeralds, England c. 1890
Wrapped Around Your Finger
€ 1,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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