Antique Victorian 14k rosy gold, diamond and emerald snake ring
c. 1880
Size: 6.75
Description: Snakes and serpents were popularized during the Victorian era, largely in part due to Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria with an emerald-headed gold snake ring. Here, the two snakes intertwined symbolize eternal love. This is a very rare piece indeed with lovely crisp detailing.
Diamond weight/size: x1 old mine cut diamond ~3.25mm; x1 pear cut emerald ~3.25mm
Ring weight: 3.83g
Ring/band width (N/S): 9.7mm at widest (center front); 3.9mm at narrowest (center back)
Ring depth (max height atop the finger): 2.95mm
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Very good antique condition; evidence of possible resizing in the back, though well-done; overall light wear commensurate with age.
c. 1880
Size: 6.75
Description: Snakes and serpents were popularized during the Victorian era, largely in part due to Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria with an emerald-headed gold snake ring. Here, the two snakes intertwined symbolize eternal love. This is a very rare piece indeed with lovely crisp detailing.
Diamond weight/size: x1 old mine cut diamond ~3.25mm; x1 pear cut emerald ~3.25mm
Ring weight: 3.83g
Ring/band width (N/S): 9.7mm at widest (center front); 3.9mm at narrowest (center back)
Ring depth (max height atop the finger): 2.95mm
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Very good antique condition; evidence of possible resizing in the back, though well-done; overall light wear commensurate with age.
c. 1880
Size: 6.75
Description: Snakes and serpents were popularized during the Victorian era, largely in part due to Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria with an emerald-headed gold snake ring. Here, the two snakes intertwined symbolize eternal love. This is a very rare piece indeed with lovely crisp detailing.
Diamond weight/size: x1 old mine cut diamond ~3.25mm; x1 pear cut emerald ~3.25mm
Ring weight: 3.83g
Ring/band width (N/S): 9.7mm at widest (center front); 3.9mm at narrowest (center back)
Ring depth (max height atop the finger): 2.95mm
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Very good antique condition; evidence of possible resizing in the back, though well-done; overall light wear commensurate with age.
