Victorian Style Triple Coil Gold Snake Ring with Gemstones

This is a detailed Victorian-style snake ring, likely crafted from 15ct to 18ct high-karat yellow gold, featuring a triple-coil wrap design. The serpent's head is the primary decorative element, set with a round-cut diamond (approximately 0.10 to 0.15 carats) centered on the top of the skull, flanked by two small, deep red rubies or garnets serving as the eyes. The metalwork displays a high-quality hand-chased texture across the head, moving into smooth, rounded bands for the body coils. The interior of the band shows some solder lines or join marks consistent with period construction or historical resizing. There are visible signs of aged patina, particularly in the crevices of the coils, and minor surface abrasions or 'flea bites' consistent with a late 19th-century or early 20th-century origin. Snake jewelry was immensely popular during the Victorian era as a symbol of eternal love and wisdom. The craftsmanship suggests a hand-finished quality, with a warm, buttery yellow hue characteristic of traditional gold alloys. No visible maker's marks are present in the provided angle, but the weight and substantial band width indicate a piece of durable fine jewelry. The condition is overall good, with a natural aged luster and no missing stones.