Antique Victorian Opal Snake Ring 18Ct Gold Emerald Eyes Dated 1872

Product Details

A beautiful antique Victorian ring depicting a coiled snake with green Emerald eyes and crowned with a natural Opal on the head which is approx. 1.60ct and radiates a kaleidoscope of blues, pinks, greens and an inner orange.

Serpent jewellery became popular in the Victorian era and symbolized a wonderful combination of love, loyalty and friendship.

The piece is crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold and has developed a lovely smoothness with age. It looks wonderful wrapped around the finger and is fully hallmarked inside the shank dating the piece to 1872.

We recommend you insure for £1850, We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 13.2 grams

MEASURES: P in the UK or 7 ¾ USA - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approximately one week.

FACE MEASURES: Width 14mm x Height 14mm x Depth 5mm

BAND WIDTH: 9mm across

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold

STONES: Opal (1.60ct)/ Emerald

OPAL MEASURES: 8mm x 6mm

AGE: Victorian, Dated 1872

ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, 18ct stamp, Makers initials: P.A.

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 19-895