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Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring
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Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring

19th century
Sold by Mitaine
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mitaine
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A beautiful 18ct gold diamond and ruby antique snake ring, symbolising eternal love, two snakes entwined around each other and wrapped around your finger, Prince Albert gave Victoria a Serpent bracelet and rings and bracelets became very popular because of this, dated 1902 size p U.K. or 7 3/4 US.

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Mitaine has dated this 18ct Gold Snake Ring to the Victorian era.

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A beautiful 18ct gold diamond and ruby antique snake ring, symbolising eternal love, two snakes entwined around each other and wrapped around your finger, Prince Albert gave Victoria a Serpent bracelet and rings and bracelets became very popular because of this, dated 1902 size p U.K. or 7 3/4 US.
fig 1. An antique 18ct yellow gold Victorian snake ring featuring an intertwined serpent body set with a ruby and a diamond.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring

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Mitaine has dated this 18ct Gold Snake Ring to the Victorian era.

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An antique 18ct yellow gold Victorian snake ring featuring an intertwined serpent body set with a ruby and a diamond.
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring
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An antique 18ct yellow gold Victorian snake ring featuring an intertwined serpent body set with a ruby and a diamond.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18ct Gold, Ruby, Diamond
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsCoiled serpent body, Engraved scale details, Gemstone set eyes

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Snake motifs gained immense popularity during the Victorian era after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with an engagement ring shaped like a serpent featuring an emerald-set head, symbolising eternal love, wisdom, and rebirth.

Authentic pieces from this era are frequently crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and often feature gemstones such as rubies, diamonds, or garnets set into the head of the serpent, accompanied by British hallmarks indicating purity and assay office origin.

Identification involves examining the construction techniques, such as hand-engraved detailing, closed-back settings where applicable, natural wear patterns, and authentic period hallmarks rather than laser engraving or modern casting marks.

Historic pieces can be worn as standalone statement items, stacked alongside contemporary minimalist bands to create contrast, or paired with tailored modern attire to add historic depth and character.

Preservation requires storing pieces individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths, and having settings inspected periodically by a professional conservator.
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