Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring keychain has been used in jewellery

has been used in jewellery for Millenia

some slight natural discolouration to some of the stones

as in Byron's "I wish to tune my quivering lyre / To deeds of fame

pyrope garnet

and ornate openworked hands

Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring keychain has been used in jewelleryDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Cool Victorian snake ring dating from the turn of the 20th century. It's set with a triangular black opal, rounded corners, with a diamond studded serpent coiled around it. The band features gorgeous engraved orange blossom and foliate motifs, and the ring's modelled in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Black Opal & Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 4 x 1. 4cm Width of band: 2. 1mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks present,