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Find Out MoreA beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold snake ring that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. in London in 1874. The snake is set with a lightly coloured turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after.. The snake has been hand engraved with scales and has lovely eyes and a mouth. It is rare that we see a snake ring with this level of detail. The snake winds around the finger beautifully. Snake jewellery was particularly popular in the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). era as they loved sending secret messages through jewellery. Snakes symbolise eternal love and turquoise means ‘forget-me-not’. Famously, Queen Victoria was given a snake ring as her engagement ring from Albert which increased their popularity at the time. This is a beautiful example of well made jewellery from that era and would make the perfect gift to a loved one, or even a more unusual engagement ring!
A beautiful snake ring!
Assayed in 1874 Makers Mark JF
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