{"product_id":"rare-antique-serpent-victorian-18k-gold-natural-old-mine-cut-diamond-snake-ring-vicr189","title":"Recently Sold (VICR189)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Antique Serpent - Victorian European 18K Gold Natural 'Old Mine Cut' Diamond Snake Ring. This Victorian era ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold, tested and confirmed. The ring features one natural old mine cut diamond, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This Victorian ring is made in the form of a charming long coiled snake, which twists and culminates at the front of the ring, catching the light in every direction. The charming snakes body is highly textured towards the front and consists of a sleek plain double band at the back, its head rests peacefully on its coiled body. The face of the snake has one sparkling high quality hand cut (old mine cut diamond) on top of his head, and engraved eyes. The bright clear diamond is complimentary to the rich buttery 18 karat gold body. This particular example has a wonderful dimensional appearance, and a beautiful artistic design. Snake rings are wonderful representation of the highly romantic Victorian era, made popular when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a gold snake ring, a highly unique wedding ring symbolizing eternal love shared between the two. This ring has a plain polished, and smooth shank, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easier sizing. This symbolic Victorian era ring will be a great addition to a historical jewelry lovers collection, reminiscent of a wonderfully romantic period in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Superb Victorian example, displaying the majority of its deep carved details. The ring is solid, and not hollow, therefore perfect for daily wear. Beautiful original Old Mine Cut (hand-cut) diamond of a high quality: Clarity VS-2   Colour G.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. This ring is appraised at $8000.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eearliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Old Mine Cut diamond, a historical style of diamond cutting, gained popularity in the late 18th centuries, particularly during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras. Originally used to describe diamonds from older mines in Brazil and India, the term eventually encompassed any diamond cut in a similar squarish shape with a high crown, small table, and large culet. These diamonds were hand-cut and known for their unique, often asymmetrical, facets, which produced a softer, more subtle brilliance than modern cuts.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eYou cannot look at Old Mine Cut diamonds with a formula in mind, its value is object driven. They are a greater challenge in estimating weight once they have been mounted (especially if they are closed back). The Old Mine Cut diamonds are hand cut, which makes them so special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eIn 1953, GIA formally created its diamond grading system, known as the 4 C's. The 4 Cs of diamond quality are the universally recognized diamond grading system still to be used today.  1n 1955, GIA presented its first diamond grading reports, which became the hallmark of grading reports in the diamond industry. Before this time in antiquity clients did not care about diamond grading. It was based more-so on the size of the diamonds ( according to budget), rarity, style, desirability, and sentiment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 19.00 mm x 16.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Diamond (Old Mine cut) .40 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9.44 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 7 1\/2  (Feels more like a size 7 because of the width) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent      Note: Some gold colour differences due to the early days of \u003c\/span\u003esmelting, early techniques of making jewelry,  or aged patina. Completely acceptable in antique jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Europe: Most likely England or France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41593385058362,"sku":null,"price":7495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7368_4c0d2272-cd67-441f-ab66-631cdff43748.jpg?v=1786663630","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/rare-antique-serpent-victorian-18k-gold-natural-old-mine-cut-diamond-snake-ring-vicr189","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}