Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring gemstone the Roaring '20s

the Roaring '20s

Stanhopes (aka Stanho-scopes) were invented by René Dagron in 1857 as a way of viewing microphotographs without the need of an expensive microscope

and crafted in 18 karat gold with the platinum claws and settings typically found in jewellery of the era

and the two rows are slightly offset from one another

Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring gemstone the Roaring '20sDATE: Victorian, c. 1901 Historically, the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility, and, through the shedding of their skin, represent re birth, immortality, and healing. This double snake ring is modelled in 18k gold with clear Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1901. Each snake has been set with a gemstone "brain" an old cut diamond and a sapphire, with garnet set eyes. It wraps around the finger twice, with each snakes tail ending at the