Sentimental Victorian Diamond Snake Ring auka and the universe as a

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flanked by two very lively smaller opals whose own play of colour is reflected back and refracted through the larger stone

unstamped but tested• Size 7 5/8 and can be resized down a maximum of two sizes (do not recommend sizing up)• One round opal cabochon approximately 5mm

A dreamy statement ring

• 18k gold

Sentimental Victorian Diamond Snake Ring auka and the universe as aThe snake is one of the oldest motifs in jewelry history from the ancient Egytian ouroboros to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's 1839 engagement, the snake was used to represent life and death, rebirth, passion, protection, and power. Victoria and Albert's choice of an emerald set snake as an engagement ring set off a widespread surge in popularity that lasted through her reign, finding this beautifully modelled version circa 1893. The sinewy body of