{"product_id":"antique-french-18k-gold-snake","title":"Antique Garnet Snake Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA refined late 19th-century French snake ring, made in Paris circa 1890 and crafted in high-karat 18K gold. A single serpent coils sinuously around the finger, its body looping back on itself in a continuous, fluid line typical of late Victorian symbolism and Parisian goldsmithing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe snake’s head is subtly modelled and set with a round-cut garnet, positioned as the “brain”, a convention frequently seen in period serpent jewels. The garnet provides a rich point of colour against the warm tone of the gold, enlivening the composition without overwhelming it. The surface of the gold retains a pleasing softness, with gentle wear consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSnake jewellery enjoyed particular popularity during the Victorian era, where the motif was associated with eternity, renewal, and enduring affection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 2.22 grams and is formed entirely in 18K gold. It is sized UK L, US 5.75. The hoop is stamped with a French “tête d’aigle’ (eagle head’ hallmark indicating it was made in Paris, with 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA charming and understated example of late 19th-century Parisian serpent jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986650149172,"sku":"1017810224","price":1711.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7502_c70f0593-86c9-4941-be77-61eb41b6cb28.jpg?v=1767109912","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/fr-be\/products\/antique-french-18k-gold-snake","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}