Victorian Snake Ring

The victorians certainly perfected this art form and took symbolism in jewelry making to a whole other level.

Victorian snake ring.

In 1840 prince albert designed a snake ring for queen victoria two snakes wrapped round the finger in an enchanting symbol of eternal lov e. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. There are 578 victorian snake ring for sale on etsy and they cost 300 06 on average. Antique victorian 14k rose gold coiled snake ring.

Rare antique georgian gilt metal doubled head snake or serpent jump ring. Queen victoria s ring set a trend throughout england and eventually throughout europe for a range of snake rings coil style flexible necklaces and bracelets with gem set heads as well snake brooches cuffs bangles and hoop and drop earrings that featured a snake slinking around a gemstone. The most common victorian snake ring material is metal. Snakes in victorian jewelry symbolize ones eternal love and also wisdom.

The snake has a rhinestone on its head to add a little extra sparkle to the piece. The snake ring a victorian symbol of eternal love this entry was posted on july 13 2015 by miko premo. The most popular color. It s not uncommon for customers to get 15 25 off the list price after negotiating.

See our tips for negotiating like a pro. The victorian era brought snake jewellery into the limelight after prince albert proposed to queen victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald set head. Prices for most victorian snake rings on 1stdibs are negotiable. Unique antique victorian sterling silver snake ring signed.

You ll see a make an offer button on the item details page indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. The victorian serpent is a symbol of eternal love wisdom and eternity. Over time the snake has had many meanings but one of the most popular is that of eternity. A little trend started by prince albert who proposed to queen victoria with a snake ring and it has been a highly covetable cult worthy ring design ever since.