Victorian Snake Ring

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The cult of snake jewelry in the Victorian era began with Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria. The ring given to her was in the image of a snake set with an emerald head. For Victoria the snake embodied eternal love, and promised her a true ‘happily ever after’. Cast in jewelers brass from a vintage mould, this Victorian snake ring has a turquoise or black enamel set in the eyes. Cast as a 7 but adjustable. Clean with brass cleaner or polishing cloth. Show more