Edwardian Googly-Eyed Snake Ring Resize:Yes Cute vintage single-stone ring crossover

Cute vintage single-stone ring crossover (crossunder

in Britain

Radiating away from the central stone are 8 wonderfully bright marquise cut diamonds

Marks: 9ct (for 9ct Gold)

Edwardian Googly-Eyed Snake Ring Resize:Yes Cute vintage single-stone ring crossoverThe 19th century saw a craze for these silly faced serpents they often have cheeky grins spread wide across duck bill like mouths, huge, gem set brains, or like this one gigantic googly eyes. It's worth remembering that the goldsmiths making these pieces had likely never seen a snake, and with no photographs (let alone internet) to consult, they'd have to use Bestiaries books that featured written descriptions and sometimes illustrations of animals