Description
Victorian diamond coiled snake Antique Serpent Ring Chester 1897
Sensational 18 carat gold Victorian diamond coiled snake serpent ring
The snakes inter winding body is accentuated with five gorgeous old cut diamonds running along its head
The sparkling diamond are particularly fine possessing a special beauty found in old cut stones
This high quality ring is made with great attention to detail with slightly open mouth and raised eyes
This Victorian ring is fully hallmarked at the venerable Chester assay office
The serpent ring represents eternity, love and friendship
This fabulous ring looks stunning when worn
- Diamonds about 3.8, 3.5, 3.2, 2.8 & 2.5 mm.
- Total carat weight circa 3/4 carat
- Colour H. Clarity SI
- This ring weighs an impressive 8.8 grams
- It is 12mm at the front and 9mm at the back.
- Size Y 1/2 (UK). 12 1/2 (USA)
- Hallmarked Chester 1897 with makers initials W & H
- It is in exceptional condition
- Stunning example of a highly collectable ring
- It comes in the presentation box illustrated
- Our ref: 2338
Just by the way the term “estate jewellery” is an Americanism for “second-hand jewellery”, ie not new jewellery
Carat has two distinct meanings
Carat can refer to the quality or purity of gold – pure gold ie a metal that is 100% gold and nothing else but gold, is known as pure gold or 24-carat gold
So for example with a ring which is 18 carat ie 18/24s gold or put another way, 18 divided by 24 is 0.750 or 3/4
You may see jewellery marked 0.750 which is a somewhat modern way of writing 18ct as we say in the UK and 18k as they say in the rest of the world
The colour of pure gold is yellow. However, if gold is mixed with other metals it can become a silvery colour, known as white gold, or pinky and is then known as rose gold
This fabulous Victorian diamond coiled snake can be cleaned with washing-up liquid, warm water and a soft toothbrush. Then rinse under warm running water and finish off with a gold polishing cloth.
