Edwardian Googly-Eyed Snake Ring Resize:Yes Radiating away from the central

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

A true classic needs no explanation

English hallmarks confirm the gold and the year it was made: 1886

5mm) with a subtle and simple engraved pattern around each edge

late April to early May

Edwardian Googly-Eyed Snake Ring Resize:Yes Radiating away from the centralThe 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