Enchanting Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring yellow gold some pitting on the interior

some pitting on the interior

began in silverwear before pivoting to jewelry and remains in the field today

backings are secure

floral faceting characteristic of the later stages of the cut - is flanked on four sides by diagonal baguette-like sapphires in the French cut favoured at the time

• Agate is 12mm x 8mm

Enchanting Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring yellow gold some pitting on the interiorThe snake is one of the oldest motifs in jewelry history from the ancient Egytian ouroboros to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's 1839 engagement, the snake was used to represent life and death, rebirth, passion, and power. Victoria and Albert's choice of an emerald set snake as an engagement ring set off a widespread surge in popularity that lasted through her reign, finding this beautifully modelled version circa 1904. The sinewy body of the serpent