Antique Edwardian French Diamond Snake Ring With Ruby Eyes

Product Details

A beautiful antique French coiled snake ring from the early 20th Century crowned with two twinkling brilliant cut diamonds upon the head (approx. 0.10ct total) in-between pink ruby eyes.   

Serpent jewellery has been fashioned throughout history and was considered a symbol of protection, healing and transformation. In the 19th Century the depiction of a snake became a popular romantic token, with its coiled shape representing eternal love. 

The ring is modelled in solid 18ct gold and has a good weight and pleasing patina. It looks wonderful coiled around the finger and is complete with faded French hallmarks on the outside. 

WEIGHT: 8.2 grams 

SIZE: P (UK), 7 ¾ (US) – Our re-sizing service is free of charge and takes approx. 1-2 weeks. Please request your size at checkout.

MEASURES: Gallery Height 14mm (head to tail) x Width 15mm x Depth 4mm – Band Width 6mm 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)

STONES: Diamonds (Largest 2 x 2mm, approx. 0.08ct – 0.10ct total), Rubies (0.06ct total)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1915) 

MARKS: French hallmarks

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age 

ITEM NUMBER: 24-222 

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