Victorian ruby and diamond snake ring. Set with one round old cut ruby in a closed back rubover and grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.07 carats, further set with one round old cut diamond in a closed back rubover and grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.06 carats, all to an entwined snake design featuring carved face details, a smooth gallery and closed backholing, leading to grooved shoulders and flowing through to a solid flat shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 1900.
