Antique Coral snake ring, 22ct yellow gold, Victorian

This charming antique, Victorian coral snake ring is a real beauty.

Coils of rich, buttery yellow gold form the body of this handsome happy snake and he is coiled around a vibrant rich red coral cabochon.

The snake has been later mounted on a Victorian 22ct gold band.

This is a beautiful ring, exceptionally well designed and one of a kind being a conversion piece.

Snakes in jewellery were catapulted into popularity when Queen Victoria received a snake ring from her beloved Albert but have been adorning jewels for thousands of years.

Marks and era:
Band Fully hallmarked for 22ct gold, Victorian era, Birmingham assay office, 1869, snake mount tests as 18ct, Victorian era.

Condition:
Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, light surface wear, conversion piece.

Ring face Approx 11mm length, band Approx 2mm width

Total weight: 2.90g.

UK/AU ring size P
US ring size 7.5
MM ring size 55.76

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