Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist
Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold by Unknown artist

Victorian Serpent Ring: A Symbolic Trio in Gold 1890

Unknown artist

€ 5.250

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

  • About the artwork

    An exquisite embodiment of Victorian symbolism, this circa 1890 ring features three intertwined snakes crafted from 18K yellow gold, a motif rich in historical and cultural significance. The serpents, symbols of wisdom and renewal, are meticulouslyadorned with a trio of precious stones: a diamond, a sapphire, and a ruby, each adding a touch of brilliance to this intricate design. This piece captures the late Victorian fascination with eclectic, meaningful designs, making it a profound statement of both style and substance.

    Antique jewelry object group
    ring with multiple or open shenk

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Country of origin
    unknown

    Style
    Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from themiddle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveaustyle have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
    See also: Victorian
    more info on styles

    Style specifics
    The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period(1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

    We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

    Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

    Period
    ca. 1890
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Source of inspiration
    Mother Nature

    Theme
    Snakes and serpents - Snakes and serpents are one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. Considerable overlap exists in the symbolic values that serpents represent in various cultures. Some such overlap is due to the common historical ancestry of contemporary symbols. Much of the overlap, however, is traceable to the common biologicalcharacteristics of snakes.

    A lot can be said about snakes and serpents. They have been worshipped since the Dark Ages and are a powerful religious symbol with many different meanings, like death and resurrection, while they have also been associated with healing and rivergods and also denote fertility, wisdom and the ability to cure.

    Material 18K
    yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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    Diamonds
    One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.19ct colour and clarity H/K, vs/si

    All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

    Precious stones
    One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 0.15ct
    One ruby with an estimated weight of ± 0.15ct

    All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July and sapphire for September.
    more info on birthstones

    Hallmarks
    No trace.
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    Dimensions
    band width top of ring 1,52 cm (0,60 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    6,60 gram (4,24 dwt)

    Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

    Resizing
    Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
    more info on ring sizes

    Adin Reference Nº
    24137-0077

    Copyright photography
    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

    As well you can find the following description:

    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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