Sold Estate 18K Gold Snake Band Ring insignia textured horns to the curling

textured horns to the curling golden fleece

With the elaborately carved monogram of what we decipher to be JPLD

This hefty silver ring has an attractive open-work dome with an Art Deco feel

The word “chatelaine” was not used until 1828 when a London magazine called The World of Fashion reported a new accessory

A bold brooch to go with anything

Sold Estate 18K Gold Snake Band Ring insignia textured horns to the curlingThe snake motif has been utilized in jewelry since the Ancients. Long considered as a symbol of royalty and wisdom, it has been documented that Cleopatra was famous for her snake jewelry. Later, the design was popularized during the Victorian Era when Prince Albert famously presented Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the form of a snake. Representing eternal love, that ring caused a sensation, and snake jewelry has been a fashion statement