Price
£1500.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A beautiful Edwardian oldcut diamond set snake ring.
The ring with a triple coilled snake realistically modelled with old-cut diamonds set in a band to the head. The ouroboros, a circular depiction of a snake swallowing its own tail, is a symbol of eternity.
Snake rings became popular after Queen Victoria was presented with a continuous snake ring as her engagement ring from Price Albert.
Her ring, which signified everlasting love for eternity, had an emerald, her birthstone, centered in its head. This set a trend throughout England to wear a snake as a symbol of love worn by both women and men.
The ring is low set to the finger and is fully hallmarked for a Chester maker with has realistic engraved details to the mouth.
Price Code C: £1000 - £2500
Era: Edwardian 1901 - 1920
Measurements: 10.4 mm in width, the ring weighs 7.5 grams
Ring Size: R 1/2 (UK) 9 (US) 59 (EUR) This ring can be resized by our goldsmith at no extra cost but with limitations due to the design.
Hallmarks: Stamped 18CT, Chester 1915, Markers Mark JTP
Stock number
RG034The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
