This fabulous antique snake ring holds four old European cut graduating champagne-coloured diamonds, for a total of 0.44ct. The snake's body coils around the finger three times and the tail sits just to the side of the head.
This ring is fully hallmarked by the Assay Office of London for 18ct gold in 1859. It is in good condition with light marks commensurate with age.
Please note this ring's ornate band means it cannot be resized and is excluded from our Complimentary Resizing service.
Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.
Size: P (US 7¾, EU 56.3)
Please note this ring's ornate band means it cannot be resized and is not included in our Complimentary Resizing service.
The Details
Era: Victorian
Size: P
Hallmark: London, 1859
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Weight: 9.19g
Condition: Good, some evidence of repair work to the inside of the band
Head Size: 17.53mm
The Gemstones:
Estimated diamond weight: 0.44ct total
Estimated diamond colour: Fancy brownish yellow
Estimated colour origin: Natural
Estimated diamond clarity: SI
Why We Love It:
Stunningly beautiful champagne diamonds
A quirky Victorian snake design
Fabulous finger presence
Independent Expert Report
measurements
Size P UK/Au, 7½ Us/Ca, 56½ Fr/Ru, 17¾ De
Head width: Approximately 17.74mm x 9.06mm
Ring weight: 9.27g
measurements
declaration
antiquejewellers.com has clarified that the The Antique Victorian Champangne Snake Ring (LA479321) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1859