Coiled Serpent & Onyx Ring

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Vintage 1930s brass ring with carved snake coiling around a large shiny onyx. The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols representing good, evil, wisdom and eternity. .. . During the early centuries after the Renaissance, snakes were a common theme in mourning jewelry intended to become a symbol of the purification of the corpse and its return to earth. Era: 1930sSize 8.75Materials: Brass & Onyx Box shown for display purposes only, not included nor for sale, but ring will ship in a lovely new cushioned ring box that is perfectly suited for presentation. Show more