We love this contemporary take on an antique mainstay, a sweet serpent coiled around your finger - complete with a cascade of diamonds in her body and in her eyes. Textured scales add to the depth and dimension of this substantial yet easy to stack piece.

Snakes were a favourite motif of the Victorian era, particularly after Queen Victoria started to sport a coiled snake ring in honour of her engagement to Prince Philip. Representing passion and everlasting love, they are also a good reminder of sloughing off that which no longer fits you, and of being adaptable and open to growth.

Very good vintage condition with minor wear in line with age and use. c2000. Includes a third-party appraisal. Originally manufactured in the US, but manufacturer can't be traced and will likely incur the highest rate of tariffs if imported to the US.

Details:
• 18k yellow gold, stamped and tested
• Fits size 5 3/4 and can be resized within one size by your goldsmith
• 32 round brilliant cut diamonds approximately 0.86 carat total weight, I-J SI2-I1
• Face of ring measures 12mm wide, with a rise of 4.8mm; back of band measures 3.5mm wide and 0.9mm thick
• 7.2g