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

textured horns to the curling golden fleece

from the Ancient Egyptians

Even jewels were to be black

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

sword with R stamp

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