Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring

Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring

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With the dawn of the Victorian era comes quite a distinct change in the faces of antique snake jewelry. This is particularly thanks to the snake becoming a more romantic motif, symbolizing eternal love. On the announcement of Queen Victoria's engagement to Prince Albert in 1839, he presented her with an 18-carat gold serpent engagement ring, set with rubies for the eyes, diamonds for the mouth, and a large emerald at the center.

This new romantic association transformed the representation of snakes in jewelry, which were now usually depicted from above, often with closed mouths and wide-set eyes, and friendlier, sweeter, more romantic-looking features. They often also had heads encrusted in gems or set with one large stone, like this beaut.

A beautiful stickpin-to-ring conversion with a stunning snake coiled four times around a sizable cabochon almandine garnet, set closed back to let the garnet glow from within. This rare nesting snake is set with a delicate shank to perfectly coil around the finger. Not to mention her Diamond surprise! Examine closely, see if you can spot the small old-cut she also guards.

 

Materials & Features: Garnet, 15k gold, diamond 

Age/Origin: Victorian, c. 1870, English

Measurements: Size 6.5, 2.9 grams

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. 

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.

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Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring
Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring
Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring
Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring
Gorgeous 15k Victorian Snake and Garnet Cabochon Ring

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