Sold 14K Gold Coiled Snake Ring mourning jewlery The Grand Period

The Grand Period

this example has two birds

A wonderful historic piece

sunny 18k gold shank

So began the Grand Period (1861 - 1885) of the Victorian Era

Sold 14K Gold Coiled Snake Ring mourning jewlery The Grand PeriodThe 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