Stunning 18ct French Import Snake Ring with Garnet antique ring This Edwardian to Deco Watch

This Edwardian to Deco Watch Chain is such a fine example

As the pensive angel was frequently a memorial symbol to those who’d recently lost a loved one

inset into a crenelated brick structure

Hallmarks: Hand-etched accession number 3883 (possible prior museum/collection provenance)

I have seen a lot more snake bracelets than I have seen interlocking hand bracelets

Stunning 18ct French Import Snake Ring with Garnet antique ring This Edwardian to Deco WatchWith the dawn of the Victorian era comes quite a distinct change in the faces of antique snake jewelry. This is particularly thanks to the snake becoming a more romantic motif, symbolizing eternal love. On the announcement of Queen Victoria's engagement to Prince Albert in 1839, he presented her with an 18 carat gold serpent engagement ring, set with rubies for the eyes, diamonds for the mouth, and a large emerald at the center. This new romantic