Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring c.1904
A beautiful Edwardian diamond double snake ring.
The ring has two entwined snakes each mounted with 3 graduated old-cut diamonds set in a band to the heads. The ouroboros, a circular depiction of a snake swallowing its own tail, is a symbol of eternity.
Snake rings became popular after Queen Victoria was presented with a continuous snake ring as her engagement ring from Price Albert. Her ring, which signified everlasting love for eternity, had an emerald, her birthstone, centered in its head. This set a trend throughout England to wear a snake as a symbol of love worn by both women and men.
Era: Edwardian 1901 - 1920
Measurements: Total old cut diamond weight estimated 0.40 carats
Ring is 1.8 cm at widest point,
the ring weighs 7.5 grams
Ring Size: R 1/2 (UK) 9 (US) 59 (EUR) This ring can be resized by our goldsmith at no extra cost but with restrictions due to the design.
Hallmarks: Hallmarked 18, Birmingham, 1904, makers mark rubbed.
