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Antique English 18K Gold and Diamond Double Snake Ring

Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
This late Victorian 18K gold double snake ring set with diamonds was created in England in 1892. It is designed as two snake heads, each with an old mine-cut diamond, completed by their intertwined bodies and tapering tails. Soft and substantial, this nicely modeled twinstone snake ring subtly conveys its happy message of eternal love.

Item #: R-21294
Country: England
Circa: 1897
Size: 9.75 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 2 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.20 carat); 18K Gold
Signed: London assay marks for 18k, date letter 1897, maker's mark EK.

Led by Queen Victoria herself, England embraced jewelry with snake and serpent imagery in the 19th century after her devoted and erudite husband presented her with a serpent ring as a wedding gift. With the growing fascination for ancient classical culture, and the revelations of the serpent's historical importance as unearthed by celebrated archaeologists, nineteenth century European society eagerly embraced its ancient Roman symbolism connoting eternal love and wisdom. The captivating motif persisted in popularity throughout the century and beyond.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Gold
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	R-21294
Incollect Reference #:	771156

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Message from Seller:

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