These diamond-studded serpents from the early 1800s are nearly impossible to find. This one's a cousin to the snake ring that led me to fall in love with Georgian jewelry (and I still regret not buying it for myself.) 19 rose cut diamonds in silver, a curled tail, and ruby eyes in gold settings. Eternity anthropomorphized.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), silver, 19 rose cut diamonds, 2 1.5mm rubies
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good - surface wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 7, can be slightly resized; 8.5mm head, 2.2mm hoop