Victorian Diamond Double Snake Ring bowenite especially in the context of

especially in the context of a bangle or ring

this time producing works of painted enamel

Some of them are really quite grim

saying that "for ridiculous vulgarity and foolish methods it took the first prize"

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Victorian Diamond Double Snake Ring bowenite especially in the context ofDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This fantastic snake ring is crafted in rich 18k gold throughout, as it wraps around your finger thee times It's modelled with two snake heads, and they rest together in a kind of snake hug and coil. Each snake is set with old cut diamond "brains" and rose cut eyes, and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. Historically, the serpent has been a potent symbol of fertility, and, through the periodical shedding of their