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Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring set with a Turquoise & Ruby Eyes

277G
506 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A wonderful, early Victorian snake ring set with a cabochon turquoise in its head and two ruby cabochon eyes. It is 18ct gold and was made circa 1850. Snake rings can symbolise “eternal love”. They also denote death of the old and a birth into untapped power, creativity and wisdom. They are the guardians of sacred places and the keeper of concealed knowledge. Georgian and Victorian jewellery is packed with symbolic meaning and so special to the wearer.

Ollys Pick

The earlier snake rings are hard to find

Item Number
277G
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct. MG to ? Barton Dec 1851

Condition
Very good
Discovered
9 years ago

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