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Victorian Snake Ring with Rubies and Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1885


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Victorian Snake Ring with Rubies and Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1885
Victorian Snake Ring with Rubies and Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1885
Description
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Throughout the 19th century, the snake found itself in all kinds of different roles. It symbolized wisdom and mysterious beauty, but its fascination also lay in the allure of danger. Some pieces of jewellery also drew on the ancient motif of the ouroboros: here, the self-devouring snake symbolizes the cycle of time and ever-renewing life. Around the middle of the 19th century, snakes were therefore also interpreted as a symbol of eternal love. This piece is designed in the form of a snake that wraps around the finger in four coils of shiny rose gold. Diamonds form the shimmering eyes, while two natural rubies and an old-cut diamond adorn the reptile's head. This beautiful ring was created in Victorian England. The size and design of the snake ring suggest that it was created in the 1880s, when very similar, often coiled designs were also worn as bracelets: the reference here was to the jewellery of the ancient Roman woman, who also liked to adorn herself with golden snakes. The ring is in very good condition. We discovered it in London.
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Victorian Snake Ring with Rubies and Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1885
Be Embraced
€ 1,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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