Art Deco Diamond Coiled Snake Ring 1950s inspired by jewellery discovered in

inspired by jewellery discovered in excavations of ancient tombs in Pompeii and Herculaneum

1870 - the epitome of Victorian romantic sentimentality

and to be honest somewhat perplexing

meeting in the middle between the diamonds

Art Deco Diamond Coiled Snake Ring 1950s inspired by jewellery discovered inDATE: Art Deco, c. 1934 Cool Art Deco coiled snake ring, which coils three times around the finger, with two bright old cut diamonds for eyes. Crafted in 18 karat gold throughout with full English hallmarks dating to the year 1934. One of the earliest representations of snake rings dates back to greek mythology. Back then, snake rings were worn to honour the healing god, Asclepius. Asclepius was killed by Zeus who struck him down with lightning,