Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Antique Snake Ring 1726 Signed Baily Banks & Biddle

Signed Baily Banks & Biddle

contrasting against the 14k yellow gold shank

Flanked by a pair of old European-cut diamonds

Accented with black enamel on the band

Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Antique Snake Ring 1726 Signed Baily Banks & BiddleAntique Victorian diamond snake ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, the coiled serpent centered with an old mine cut diamond accented by two smaller rose cut diamonds. Throughout the Victorian era, the snake was a powerful symbol of eternal love, fidelity, and renewal, making serpent jewelry one of the period's most enduring motifs. The ring's sculptural wrapped form is enhanced by hand engraved decoration that follows the contours of the snake's body,