Antique French Diamond & Ruby Snake Ring Size:6.5 Venus and her scallop shell

Venus and her scallop shell demonstrate an embodiment of beauty and grace that defies expectations by managing to maintain a sense of great power

Greek poet Hesiod stated that snails indicated harvest time by climbing up stalks

Clasp: 9mm width

the central oval cabochon featuring an attractive heavily chased silver border

Antique French Diamond & Ruby Snake Ring Size:6.5 Venus and her scallop shellDATE: Antique, c. 1900 A fantastic antique snake ring, French made and dating to circa 1900. The band is formed from the snakes body, which coils round the finger two times, while the head and tail are intertwined, finely looping round one another. Set with an old cut diamond "brain" and striking ruby eyes, it features fine snakeskin engraving. It's crafted in 18k yellow gold throughout, and features French marks to the outer band. A lovely example of