Edwardian Double Snake Ring Amethyst

The symbol of the snake is one of the oldest in human mythology. It appears over and over again in art and literature from the beginning of time. Ancient Egyptians used serpents in jewelry over three thousand years ago. It has been used as a symbol of guardianship, of vengeance, of renewal, and even everlasting love. When Prince Albert gave a double serpent ring to Queen Victoria it sparked a Victorian obsession in these gorgeous rings.

This Victorian double snake ring is unusual in that the head is set with two wonderfully deep purple amethysts. The stones in this ring measure 4x6 mm across the top, we can’t get a depth. The ring is beautifully carved with scales and cheeky snake faces. The ring is a size 9.75 and measures 14 mm from north to south and 20 mm across, it sits 3.6 mm off the finger and narrows to 4.4 mm at the back of the band. This ring is crafted in 9 karat gold and is fully hallmarked with the marks for ‘9’ and .375 and the anchor for made in Birmingham, England, it also has the letter code u for 1919 and the makers mark of ‘W&S’. Weighs 4.7 grams.

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Item ID: RGA25743VA