Romantic Victorian Twin Snakes Ring public transit stamped and trademarked CREA• 19mm

stamped and trademarked CREA• 19mm diameter• 1

Very minor evidence of past resizing

a modern east-west design with intricate details from all angles - this ring is an exercise in maximalism done right

5mm diameter• Face of ring measures 13mm wide

Very good vintage condition with reasonable wear in line with age and use

Romantic Victorian Twin Snakes Ring public transit stamped and trademarked CREA• 19mmThe snake is one of the oldest motifs in jewelry history from the ancient Egytian ouroboros to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's 1839 engagement, the snake was used to represent life and death, rebirth, passion, protection, and power. Victoria and Albert's choice of an emerald set snake as an engagement ring set off a widespread surge in popularity that lasted through her reign, leaving us with a trove of golden ophidia hailing from the second half