Antique 10k Diamond and Emerald Snake Ring

Hoooo boy this a goody. She be ollllllllldddd. Her hallmarks have worn off but I would say she's early victorian... 1860s.  She has obviously had a well loved life...the wee faces are worn down and she has the smooth, pleasing patina of a true antique. The old mine cut diamond has a high, wonky table and the emerald is dark and moody... such cool old historical quirks that gives this baby oodles of character.

Bit o snake ring history: 

Snake rings have a long history, originating in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where the serpent symbolized royalty, divine power, and rebirth. They became a major fashion trend during the Victorian era after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a snake ring, which symbolized eternal love and influenced jewelry styles throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern versions continue to be popular today, drawing on the motif's enduring symbolism of transformation and eternal love.  

Size 7 (can be resized a bit either way)

Tapers from 12mm to 4mm

2.2mm Old Mine Cut Diamond

3mm emerald

3.52g