A smooth and sinuous 18ct yellow gold double headed serpent ring.

This ring is Hallmarked for Chester 1898 on each band.

One head is set with a diamond and one is set with a ruby.

The heads are also detailed with eyes and open mouths to give them some lifelike character.

Victorian jewellery is rich with symbolism and these snake rings were crafted to represent eternal love, fidelity and protection. A snake biting its own tail, the ouroboros, has no beginning or end, it’s eternal.

Queen Victoria was gifted a snake ring by her adored Prince Albert on the eve of her engagement starting a fashionable trend.

The hallmarks are crisp and legible.

In very good condition . 

Metal: 18ct yellow gold Hallmarked:  Chester 1898

Width of band: 5 mm 

Dimensions of snake top: 1.5 cm x 1 cm.

Total weight : 4.8gm.

Size: S or 9.5. Can be easily sized down

NGR171