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Victorian 18kt. gold snake ring

Reference #: 9060

Status: sold

Dimensions: 1/2 inch wide; finger size is 10; gold weight is 8 grams

Condition: excellent

Year: Birmingham hallmark for 1863

Price:  sold

Description:  Substantial Victorian 18kt. yellow gold snake ring accented with diamonds and two red cabochon stones.   The diamonds are very nice; bright white color and full of fire.  
Serpents were a popular Victorian jewelry motif which symbolized eternal life and devotion. 
Queen Victoria's engagement ring from Prince Albert was in the form of a snake. 

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