Antique Victorian/Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold And Garnet Double Snake Ring Circa 1900 Colour - J-K

Colour - J-K

Rare little example of Victorian Aesthetic movement jewellery in lovely condition

Pronounced ‘pee-kay’ the world pique comes from the French war ‘piquer’ (to prick) and therefore describes the craft of inlaying gold

Bight and rich in colour

Antique Victorian/Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold And Garnet Double Snake Ring Circa 1900 Colour - J-KEver popular Snake ring dating to the late Victorian to early Edwardian era ( date letter faded ) symbolising eternal and enduring love of two souls entwined. Crafted from rich hued 9ct rose gold and designed as a Toi et Moi or You and Me ring popularised when Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a snake ring set with an Emerald. The public at this time, and in the subsequent decades to follow, continued to favour Serpent jewellery and it