Entrancing Coiled Snake Ring 1906

Our absolute favourite style of snake ring - big, bold, and dripping in diamonds! These gorgeous coiled rings were traditionally made as men's rings, so are often found in the larger size ranges, but are a beautiful unisex jewelry option. Snakes were particularly popular in the Victorian era as a symbol of eternal and passionate love - Queen Victoria even wore a snake as her engagement ring.

Many of these rings bear some marks of past sizing, but this ring appears to be intact (though it could be carefully sized a little in either direction) - however, some stone replacements have given a slightly patchwork effect with three having a deep greenish-yellow hue, while two have more of a greyish undertone. These snakes are prized for their unique faces and character, and the wonky diamonds only add to its unique appearance.

Details:
• 18k yellow gold, with British hallmarks for Chester 1906
• Size 8.5 and can be resized within reason
• Five mixed old cuts (old mine, and old European cuts) measuring approximately 1.9mm, 2.35mm, 2.8mm, 3mm, 3mm (approximately 0.38 carats total weight)
• Widest point of ring is 11mm and rise on face is 3mm, back of band is 8.3mm wide and 0.8mm thick
• 7.8g