Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring gemstone but is now generally of

but is now generally of silver)

my favourite parts are the enamel work to the back and sides

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 the two rows are slightly offset from one another

representing love and constancy) flying amongst bamboo leaves and branches

Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Double Snake Ring gemstone but is now generally ofDATE: 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