DATE: Victorian, c.1901

Historically, the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility, and, through the shedding of their skin, represent re-birth, immortality, and healing. This double snake ring is modelled in 18k gold with clear Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1901. Each snake has been set with a gemstone "brain" - an old cut diamond and a sapphire, with garnet set eyes. It wraps around the finger twice, with each snakes tail ending at the shoulders. 

STONES 

0.25ct Old Cut Diamond 

Sapphire 

Garnet 

MEASUREMENTS 

Width at head: 9.9mm

Rise off finger: 4.3mm

Width of band: 5mm

WEIGHT 

 9.78g

MARKS 

 English hallmarks for 18k gold, Birmingham 1901 

CONDITION 

 Very good