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Evoke the romance and mystery of the High Victorian era with this exceptional 18k yellow gold serpent ring, a stunning specimen of 19th-century craftsmanship. Bearing the prestigious Birmingham hallmark for 1876, this piece is more than a ring; it is a wearable piece of history. The serpent motif was popularized by Prince Albert’s gift of a snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria. It serves as a timeless symbol of eternal love, wisdom, and rebirth.
This ring features a captivating triple-coil design, meticulously sculpted to create a bold, stacked silhouette that wraps effortlessly around the finger. At the crowning point of the serpent’s head sits a magnificent antique pear-cut diamond, estimated at 0.50 carats. The diamond’s unique, hand-faceted geometry offers a soft, romantic glow characteristic of the era, brilliantly catching the light with every movement. Further enhancing its lifelike charm, the serpent is set with two shimmering rose cut accent diamond eyes, lending an air of spirited personality to the golden scales.
Rendered in a rich, buttery 18k gold that has developed a soft, warm patina over the last century and a half, this ring stands as a testament to the enduring quality of British goldsmithing. Whether worn as a distinctive statement piece or a non-traditional engagement ring, this 1876 treasure offers a rare blend of Gothic elegance and antique sophistication for the modern collector who cherishes provenance as much as beauty.
Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the United States is FREE for purchases made from Ashley Zhang Jewelry. We ship all domestic packages via UPS with an adult signature confirmation.
International Shipping: On international orders, the customer is responsible for all additional duties, taxes and/or tariffs that might incur.
All packages shipped by Ashley Zhang Jewelry are fully insured for their purchased price. When your item is ready to ship, an email will be provided containing your tracking information from Parcel Pro. All shipments must be made to a physical address with an adult present to sign for the package. Ashley Zhang Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost during transportation.
Most of our rings can be sized or resized to suit any finger unless specifically stated in the item’s specs. The first ring sizing is complimentary on most vintage or AZ collection items. See our full resizing policy for more information. Due to the delicate nature of vintage and antique rings, rarely, damages can occur during the resizing process. Should a damage occur Ashley Zhang Jewelry will complimentary repair or replace stones if needed during this process while maintaining the integrity of the original piece. Because we are altering the ring to your requested size the item is still subject to our return policy.
We accept returns or exchanges only on vintage and antique items 7 days after delivery. Items excluded from this policy are rings that have been resized, or any requested modifications. Upon receipt of return, we will issue you a refund minus shipping costs to the original method of payment within 2-5 business days. If your order is above $5,000, we charge a transaction fee (3%), this is the amount our card processor charges us. If your order was international (outside of the USA) we cannot refund duties or customs fees.
We do not offer free return shipping. No exceptions to our return policy. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Email us first to determine that your piece is, in fact, returnable.
Email hello@ashleyzhangjewelry.com please write the subject as Order #---- RETURN.