Sold 14K Gold Coiled Snake Ring mourning jewlery This exquisite navette ring has

This exquisite navette ring has a deep purple amethyst cabochon surrounded by twelve glowing opals

this example has two birds

comes with original box

So began the Grand Period (1861 - 1885) of the Victorian Era

dressing this little lady up for all sorts of fancy occasions

Sold 14K Gold Coiled Snake Ring mourning jewlery This exquisite navette ring hasThe snake motif has been utilized in jewelry since the Ancients. Long considered as a symbol of royalty and wisdom, it has been documented that Cleopatra was famous for her snake jewelry. Later, the design was popularized during the Victorian Era when Prince Albert famously presented Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the form of a snake. Representing eternal love, that ring caused a sensation, and snake jewelry has been a fashion statement