Consummate Georgian Snake Ring

The archetype of the snake has been with us since the beginning of time. Whether worshiped as a god in ancient Egypt or revered as the umbilicus that joins all of humanity to Mother Earth, the image has been integrated in art, literature and jewelry.

Coiling its lithe body with undulating waves, this early snake ring (dating to the late Georgian era) wraps itself around two natural half-pearls and a cabochon of turquoise with a trio of loops. With head bejeweled with diamond eyes and ruby mouth, an emerald marks the Ajna or third eye chakra. Superb intricate detailing delineates the scales of the body.

The band itself is of two snakes intertwined, representing the eternal love of two. Deeply incised carving clearly displays the texture of the skin and marks the eyes and mouth. The rendering of these two snakes differ: one has more typical snake-like scales and the other appointed with a softer horizontal pattern. All hand worked, a great deal of time, effort and labor went into the creation of this exceptional antique ring.

Condition: Excellent; tad bit of old glue evident around the one pearl. One tiny loss or chip atop the emerald visible with a loupe.

Measurements: 11/16 of an inch (1.7 cm) in width and rises ¾ of an inch (1.9 cm) off the finger.

Size: US 6-3/4 (British N; Euro 17.25, 54.5 mm). We do not recommend sizing.

This antique ring has a weight 4.0 grams.

Date & Origin: Circa 1830 – 1840; possibly English in origin.

Note: Extra care should be taken with this ring as pearls should not be exposed to harsh soaps, cleaning products or other strong chemicals.