This gold ring has been modelled in the form of a coiled snake*.

The serpent's head is ornamented with diamonds, with additional diamonds on the body and tail.The head is further embellished with two impressive pavé set rubies comprising the eyes.

Such examples of snake jewellery, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

NOTE* Snakes were a universally popular expression of eternal love or a powerful symbol of wisdom.

ConditionThis antique ring is excellent quality.Stamped 375 for 9ct goldComfortable fit.

Ruby QualityCut facetedContent x2 eyes

Diamond QualityFeature DiamondNumber of Diamonds totals 14Three on the tailThree on the body Eight on the head

Ring Size 18mm internal diameterUK Size O1/2

ThemeSnakes and serpents - Serpent is a word of Latin origin (from serpens, serpentis "something that creeps, snake", deriving from the greek word "erpo" and "erpeto", crawl and serpent) that is commonly used in a specifically mythic or religious context, signifying a snake that is to be regarded not as a mundane natural phenomenon nor as an object of scientific zoology, but as the bearer of some potent symbolic value.

The serpent is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols.