Size 7.25 Handwrought Russian Solid Gold And Diamonds Antique Snake Ring

Very old. A beautifully crafted, delicate and fine handmade antique ring, which has the feel of one of those really special antiques. They just don’t make them like this anymore! Tested to be solid 9K gold.

Snake jewelry; a history.
Their meaning and symbolism:
From Cleopatra to Queen Victoria, snakes and serpents have been used throughout history in the design of this popular and timeless jewelry motif.

What do snakes & serpents symbolise? One of the oldest symbols of mythology, the snake represents goodness, wisdom, and eternal love. In contrast a snake symbol can also represent passion and sexual desire. It is this duality that sparks an intrigue in its allure, making it one of the most popular and timeless jewellery motifs.

Over the centuries, snake imagery has had continuing desirability, perhaps because it has been seen  as being symbolic of opposite dual expressions for example, both rebirth or renewal with the shedding of its skin and poison with its deadly venom.

Snakes as a symbol of fertility: Throughout history serpents and snakes have been symbols for fertility and a creative life force. The shedding of skin through sloughing has always been linked to rebirth, immortality, and transformation.

A symbol of a snake with its tail in its mouth or a pair of snakes connected as an unbroken chain of tails in mouths has stood for infinity, divine wholeness and the cyclical nature of elements.

Women throughout history: Cleopatra has always been associated with the serpent and the snake appears from the very beginning to the very end of Ancient Egyptian mythology. A two headed serpent deity guarded the entrance to the underworld.

Queen Victoria increased the popularity in snake and serpent jewellery after she received an engagement ring from Prince Albert in snake form with emerald gemstone eyes. Snake rings and serpent rings have seen increased popularity throughout history as they often represent infinite and eternal love.  As time wore on this influence of animal motifs increased and other Ancient Egyptian inspired pieces such as scarabs and insects came into fashion due to influences on Britain from the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Rings have typically been the most popular form of snake jewelry.

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$200 - $275

Excellent Pre-Owned Condition

Jewelry & Watches, Ring

18%

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