This man's antique Victorian snake ring with a rose-cut diamond is crafted in 18k yellow gold, weighs 5.4g and measures 14mm wide and 4.5mm deep. An authentic Victorian jewel of intricate artisanship, this alluring ring is designed as a coiled serpent. The artistically crafted, anatomically accurate snake-head is collet-mounted with a glowing antique rose-cut diamond measuring 2.92mm long and 2.68mm wide, its profound eyes artistically rendered by yellow gold engraved scaling. The snake's tail and upper part of the body are immaculately chased with anatomically realistic scale-like motifs. Delicate curves on the serpent's textured gold tail enhance the beauty and natural aesthetic of this alluring Victorian ring. This delicate and classically elegant Victorian ring concludes with an easily sizable shank.

Serpents have long symbolized the concept of eternity and used as a talisman for longevity, health, and vitality. To the Aztec Indians the snake was a symbol of the sun and denoted the concept of perpetual time. The serpent was an important symbol to the ancient Egyptians and Egyptian divinities were depicted with snakes around their heads as a symbol of power. In India, the serpent served as a talisman for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding and in the Greek mythology, serpents were sacred to the great god of medicine, Aesculapius, from the idea that its life id renewed each time their skin is shed. Aesculapius carried a staff called a 'caduceus' around which was entwined a serpent as a symbol of health. It was from the staff of Aesculapius that the modern symbol of medical science was derived. For the Romans, serpent was the god of the household and rings in the form of a coiled serpent were worn to preserve health. A rebirth of the serpent in jewelry took place when Prince Albert presented a serpent engagement ring to Queen Victoria and the serpent was worn as a talisman of good luck, in vogue throughout the Victorian era.

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Suggested Retail Price: $900.00 Your Price: $585.00 $450.00 Wholesale Price: $450.00