Nuttalls of Chester are pleased to offer for sale, this 'very best quality' handmade and beautiful, solid 9ct yellow gold Victorian-style snake ring. It has been designed and manufactured by the very best jewellers, to the very highest standard, and is fully hallmarked to current British standards.

this magnificent peice of highly detailed handmade jewellery weighs a very substantial approximate 7.0grams (weights vary slightly with finger size), and measures approximately 15mm across its widest point. Its eyes are very cleverly set with 'quality' round brilliant-cut real and natural ruby gemstones, each measuring approximately 2.0mm in diameter and weighing a combined total of 0.1cts. Its forehead has been cleverly set with real and natural 1.4mm near colourless diamond gemstones, weighing a combined healthy approximate total of 0.05cts or 5 points.

WE ESTIMATE THAT ALL OUR DIAMONDS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.2cts ARE USUALLY MINIMUM G-J COLOUR AND SI1-SI2 CLARITY (UNLESS FANCY-COLOURED). BELOW 0.2cts THEY ARE USUALLY MINIMUM COLOUR K-M AND OF CLARITY I1-I2 (UNLESS FANCY-COLOURED).

simply amazing, this cobra-style snake ring has been hand finished with a substantial and highly polished solid 9ct yellow gold band. It would look gorgeous worn on any lady or gent, and could be purchased for daily wear, or simply kept to celebrate that special occasion.

there are of course many styles of bangles, rings and other jewellery available to buy today but not many of them are steeped in as much tradition as the coiled snake.  

some people are attracted to the mythic archetypal style that represents time and eternity more often than not when the tail is being eaten by the head. This image is the Ouroboros, an ancient symbol showing a serpent eating its own tail. The symbol is believed to have been inspired by the Milky Way with ancient writings describing a serpent of light living amongst the heavens.  

many different cultures including Roman, Egyptian, Christianity, Hinduism, Aztec, Norse and Chinese depict the image of the snake ring. In Greek Mythology snake rings were worn in honour of the Greek healing god Asclepius who was struck down by Zeus fearing Asclepius would transform all of mankind into immortals with his healing powers.  

in the 19th Century snake or serpent jewellery was very popular with ladies' who found the style enticingly pleasing. Snake rings could be worn in conjunction with a serpent styled bangle, choker, broach or hatpin. As well as diamonds, they were embedded with rubies, sapphires and many other kinds of gemstones. The Victorians were heavily influenced by treasures gathered in Egyptian, Roman and Greek times. They replicated many of the nuances and were fascinated by their intricate distinctions. The popularity of the jewellery reached fever pitch when Queen Victoria herself chose the design of a gold sinuous snake jewellery set, which was meant to give good luck.  

the depiction of Cleopatra 'showing off' her snake jewellery has enticed many of the rich and famous to mimic her style and that legacy has never been Stronger than today.