1906 Edwardian 9CT Gold Garnet Double Snake Ring

A stunning double coiled snake ring in slightly rosy gold dating from 1906. Each serpent's head is set with a lovely pink almandine garnet which catches the light beautifully.

To the Victorians snakes were a potent symbol which represented the opposing forces of good and evil, fertility and rebirth, poison and medicine. When Albert gave Victoria a gem-studded snake engagement ring in 1837 serpent motifs became fashionable as a symbol of commitment, wisdom and everlasting love and snake designs remained enduringly popular into the Edwardian period through to the present day.

SIZE: The width of the ring makes it difficult to size exactly but it is approximately a P and a half (UK), 8 (US) and measures 1.5cm north-south at the front. The garnets measure approx 5 x 4mm.

WEIGHT: 7.4g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, garnet.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Fully hallmarked for nine-carat gold in several places inside the shank, with crisp marks for Birmingham Assay Office (England) and the year 1906, as well as the sponsor's mark JHW.

CONDITION: The ring is in very good antique condition with no chips or cracks to the gemstones. There are two tiny scars which correspond with the tips of the snakes' heads where they may originally have been soldered tightly together.

ERA: Edwardian, 1906.

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