Enchanting Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring yellow gold with an elaborate double-rope frame

with an elaborate double-rope frame and spiderweb-like mount

floral faceting characteristic of the later stages of the cut - is flanked on four sides by diagonal baguette-like sapphires in the French cut favoured at the time

some pitting on the interior

began in silverwear before pivoting to jewelry and remains in the field today

with British hallmarks for Birmingham 1954-5

Enchanting Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring yellow gold with an elaborate double-rope frameThe snake is one of the oldest motifs in jewelry history from the ancient Egytian ouroboros to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's 1839 engagement, the snake was used to represent life and death, rebirth, passion, and power. Victoria and Albert's choice of an emerald set snake as an engagement ring set off a widespread surge in popularity that lasted through her reign, finding this beautifully modelled version circa 1904. The sinewy body of the serpent