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Victorian Garnet Snake Ring

$1,800

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Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and evil, fertility, passion, and rebirth. The Victorians employed the image of the snake as a symbol of everlasting love. Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent ring for their engagement, sparking a snake jewelry craze that would last the entirety of her 60-year reign and into the modern day. This c. 1860 serpent ring is fashioned in 15k rose gold and set with a deep red pear-shaped garnet and cabochon garnet eyes.

  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), 8.8mm x 5.7mm pear-shaped cabochon garnet, 2 1.5mm round cabochon garnets

  • Age

    c. 1860

  • Condition

    Very good - minor surface wear commensurate with age and use

  • Size

    9.75, can be resized; 3/8" head, 1/8" shank

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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