Victorian Garnet Coiled Snake Ring Size:6.5 Tragic masks (called 'Melpomene

Tragic masks (called 'Melpomene

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Victorian Garnet Coiled Snake Ring Size:6.5 Tragic masks (called 'MelpomeneDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A cool and unusual antique snake ring dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1840. The ring is formed from the snake's body, while the tail loops twice around the band. The head, set with a garnet "brain", with fine engraving to represent eyes, and scales. Historically, the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility, and, through the shedding of their skin, represent re birth, immortality, and healing. Modelled in