Victorian Snake Ring

Antique victorian 14k rose gold coiled snake ring.

Victorian snake ring.

A little trend started by prince albert who proposed to queen victoria with a snake ring and it has been a highly covetable cult worthy ring design ever since. Queen victoria s ring set a trend throughout england and eventually throughout europe for a range of snake rings coil style flexible necklaces and bracelets with gem set heads as well snake brooches cuffs bangles and hoop and drop earrings that featured a snake slinking around a gemstone. The victorians certainly perfected this art form and took symbolism in jewelry making to a whole other level. The snake has a rhinestone on its head to add a little extra sparkle to the piece.

Antique victorian snake ring in 18k gold and garnet. Timeless antique and vintage jewelry. Over time the snake has had many meanings but one of the most popular is that of eternity. Victorian turquoise snake ring 18kt gold circa 1880.

Snakes in victorian jewelry symbolize ones eternal love and also wisdom. The victorian era brought snake jewellery into the limelight after prince albert proposed to queen victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald set head. The victorian serpent is a symbol of eternal love wisdom and eternity. Prices for most victorian snake rings on 1stdibs are negotiable.

There are 578 victorian snake ring for sale on etsy and they cost 300 06 on average. The snake ring a victorian symbol of eternal love this entry was posted on july 13 2015 by miko premo. The most common victorian snake ring material is metal. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.

Unique antique victorian sterling silver snake ring signed. It s not uncommon for customers to get 15 25 off the list price after negotiating. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Rare antique georgian gilt metal doubled head snake or serpent jump ring.