The snake motif has been around since the Ancient Greek civilization, its symbolism evolving until its romantic height in the Victorian era.
Queen Victoria put snake jewellery under the fashion spotlight when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert, bought her a snake engagement ring, with an emerald (her birthstone) embedded into it. The Victorians associated the snake motif with eternal love. The first Queen to be regularly seen out and about, Victoria’s style was emulated throughout the world and you can still find beautiful antique snake rings.
Refined and elegant Victorian gold ring set with a central OEC diamonds... The stylistic nod to a snake is at once simplistic and clever, indeed!
Style: Antique
Materials: 14K Gold
Hallmarks: Personalized
Primary Stone(s) Type: Diamond
Primary Stone(s) Shape: Old European Cut
Primary Stone(s) Dimensions: 4.70 mm
Total Primary Stone(s) Carat Weight: 0.40 ct
Primary Stone(s) Color Grade: I – J
Primary Stone(s) Clarity Grade: VS1 – VS2
Total Weight (grams): 3.60
Ring size: 5.25
The condition is very good with negligible wear commensurate with age.
Please read the following additional important terms/disclosures:
Most of the jewelry listed is either gently used or very, very old. To that end, some pieces may have some minor wear and/or repairs and shall not be considered in PERFECT CONDITION. This is to be expected, especially in those pieces that are nearly 100 years of age!
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
Any NOTABLE defects, repairs or dings will be specifically addressed in the item description.
Should you have specific questions or concerns, kindly send me an email as I'm happy to provide additional clarity if available.
ALL diamonds, gold and platinum, HAVE BEEN TESTED, and if described as a diamond or a particular karat, such as 18k gold or platinum, the item HAS BEEN TESTED BY ME and verified to be as described.
Please note that all items listed as precious metals are either marked (in which case there will be a photo clearly showing the mark) or acid tested to ensure metal purity.
Unless otherwise stated, COLORED GEMSTONES SUCH AS RUBY OR SAPPHIRE have not been tested.
Jewelry items HAVE NOT been cleaned or polished by me, as I leave this decision up to the buyer.
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