SOLD Antique English 22K, Garnet & Diamond Snake Ring good luck Five tiny cabochon turquoise stones

Five tiny cabochon turquoise stones form the petals to flower motifs with a seed pearl at each center

with her blond hair styled in ringlets

hard-stones

it has a monogram so elaborately executed that the only obvious initial is "M"

requiring such exquisite talent

SOLD Antique English 22K, Garnet & Diamond Snake Ring good luck Five tiny cabochon turquoise stonesThe Victorians were fascinated with the snake motif and one can still find so many examples in all manner of 19th century jewels, but none more prolific than the snake ring. There are many different iterations, from coiled snakes to those that tangle on top of the finger. This little serpent is coiled around its treasure, a blood red garnet cabochon, and decorated with a single diamond on its neck. It's the perfect little gem if you want to feel like