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Victorian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring set with a Ruby & a Diamond

46U
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful 18ct gold double snake ring that was made in Birmingham in 1889.  It is well modelled unlike some snake rings that we come across. In each of the snake’s heads is a ruby and a diamond and the eyes are little gold bobbles.   The snake motif in antique jewellery represented “Eternal love and wisdom”, so pieces such as this ring would have been a gift from an admirer or would have been given as an engagement ring.  It is as appropriate today to give to a loved one as it was in the 1890s.

The Essentials

Item Number:
46U
Materials:
Measurements:
Diamond approx weight 0.04 carats
Ruby approx weight 0.05 carats
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
Birmingham Birmingham Assay Office
Traditional Fineness:
Gold Gold Traditional Fineness
Early Fineness:
  • 18CT
Assay Year:
1889

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