Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Snake Ladies Love Ring c1892- Hand Engraved

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Snake Ladies Love Ring c1892- Hand Engraved. ANTIQUE 14K GOLD AND DIAMONDS VICTORIAN SNAKE RING. Exquisite and rare antique Victorian-era love token ring, crafted in solid 14k gold, fashioned in the form of a coiled serpent - a popular 19th-century symbol of eternal love and fidelity.

This unique piece is hand-engraved with intricate scale-like detailing along the band and head. The snake's head is set with a cluster of glistening rose-cut diamonds, and a matching diamond is embedded in the tail, adding both symbolism and sparkle. The interior of the band is finely inscribed with the date 1892, along with engraved initials L. Indicating it was likely a bespoke love or betrothal ring.

Material: Solid 14k gold (acid tested). Gemstones: Rose-cut diamonds (5 stones total, natural).

Size:7.5 - resizing possible. Condition: Excellent antique condition with expected age-related wear. Diamonds are securely set; some minor signs of wear to settings, commensurate with age. An authentic piece of late Victorian romantic jewelry, rich in symbolism and historical value.

Perfect for collectors or as a meaningful antique engagement ring. SNAKE JEWELRY HISTORY: Serpents are one of the most ancient and widespread of mythological symbols - just look at Egyptian and Chinese mythology. This is perhaps why snakes are so often represented in jewellery, their rope-like bodies fascinating and perfectly fitted to being a coiled necklace, stylish bracelet or banded ring.

The symbolism of the snake dates back thousands of years, and many civilisations have interpreted the creature to represent any number of things: good, evil, rebirth, poison, fertility, death. While there are historically some negative connotations to the serpent, there is plenty of evidence that points to positive cultural meanings as well.

Ancient Egyptians used the serpent to represent royalty and even deity. In Hinduism, the creature represents desire and sexual passion. The Romans took the symbol to mean everlasting love. In ancient Chinese mythology, it was believed that the snake had close relations with the gods and that they were able to prolong one's life. The creature was considered to be a symbol of reproduction and good luck.

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 Queen pronounced the snake to be a figure of eternal love. Reaching eminence in the 1840s, the serpent represented eternity and wisdom during this period and was a widespread motif on brooches, pendants, rings, bracelets and all sorts of ornamental accessories... NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos, but not mention in the description, will be considered for described. All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification, so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.