Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring - Victorian 1892

• 18ct Yellow Gold
  
• Hallmarked Birmingham 1892
• Old Cut Diamonds 0.33ct
• Ruby 0.02ct
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Finger Size: S approximately
• Weight 11.3g

This superb antique ring is crafted from rich 18ct yellow gold, coiled to create the unusual snake design.  The gemstones are old-cut diamonds, of graduated size, with the eyes from deep red ruby.

The diamonds are antique Old Brilliant Cut Diamonds, originally mined and cut pre-1930. Old Cuts have slightly different proportions to the modern brilliant cut, with a deeper crown and flat cullet.  It would have been shaped and faceted without the modern technology the diamond industry relies on today, making an old cut diamond something to admire.

The ring has a lovely clear Birmingham hallmark, with the date mark of 1982, towards the end of Queen Victoria's reign.  The ring is in excellent condition for its antique age, and has been professionally cleaned and polished to perfection and fully checked and tested so you can buy with confidence.

The ring is approximately a size S, although dur tot he nature of the design, there is some flexibility on the sizing.  The head of the snake measures 8mm, the coils on average 2.5-3mm, the ring in total 23mm.  Weight 11.3g