{"product_id":"antique-turquoise-snake-ring","title":"Antique Turquoise Snake Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA superb antique late Victorian snake ring, circa 1890. The coiled gold body of the snake delicately wraps around a turquoise ‘egg’ in the centre. The head of the snake is decorated with diamond eyes and the ring is crafted in 22K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSnake jewellery, with its sinuous beauty and timeless mystique, has been a symbol of fascination and intrigue for centuries. However the snake motif had a strong resurgence in Victorian and Edwardian jewellery ever since Prince Albert bought Queen Victoria a snake engagement ring with an emerald (her birthstone) embedded into it. The Victorians associated the snake motif with eternal love and it has been a popular ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mythological symbol of a snake wrapped around an egg (also known as the ‘cosmic’ egg) can be found in the cosmogonies of many cultures and civilisations across the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK size P 1\/2, US size 7.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 6.66 grams and the ring measures 3mm across at the back. The bezel measures 18mm north to south. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inner band is stamped with antique British hallmarks for the year 1892. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBoth the turquoise stone and the ring remain in great overall condition despite its significant age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48301775913268,"sku":"","price":2261.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5694.jpg?v=1756803906","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/it-it\/products\/antique-turquoise-snake-ring","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}