Victorian Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring art deco and ruby paste eyes

and ruby paste eyes

With control marks indicating it was made in France

with striking emerald eyes

some natural oxidisation/tarnish which can be polished out if preferred

tests as platinum (sapphire set in 18k yellow gold)

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring art deco and ruby paste eyesDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A fantastic antique snake ring, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890. The band is formed from the snakes body, which coils round the finger creating an "infinite loop" round the head, which is set with a 0. 25ct old cut diamond "brain". With striking diamond set eyes, it features a small mouth, slightly open. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold throughout and is lovely example of the well known "snake ring". STONES Old Mine