{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Snake Rings — Symbol of Eternal Love","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"f4f1033e-1d72-45b0-bd99-10f3fa44fa34\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0f3cc0ce-a4bb-42a9-9bae-4235e61f445a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eAntique \u0026amp; Vintage Snake Rings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"702\"\u003esnake ring\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most romantic and enduring motifs in jewellery. Since ancient times, the serpent has symbolised eternity, wisdom and renewal — forever shedding its skin to begin anew. But it was \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e who gave the design its modern significance: when Prince Albert proposed in 1839, he chose a snake-shaped engagement ring set with an emerald, her birthstone. The serpent came to represent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eeverlasting love and devotion\u003c\/strong\u003e, sparking a fashion that captivated the entire Victorian age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eOur collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eantique and vintage snake rings\u003c\/strong\u003e spans the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods, featuring coiled gold bands, gem-set heads and eyes of diamond or turquoise. Each is unique, hand-crafted and rich with meaning — a jewel that winds around the finger like a secret promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eEvery ring is curated by gemmologist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eZuleika Gerrish FGA DGA\u003c\/strong\u003e, authenticated, and beautifully presented in our signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eParkin \u0026amp; Gerrish\u003c\/strong\u003e pink-and-green box. Complimentary resizing and free worldwide DHL delivery ensure your chosen serpent arrives ready to enchant once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"a669a46a-8ef0-44de-8875-2b705fade941\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3b0db31e-2c8a-45df-811f-3b714052c5ed\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e1) What does a snake ring symbolise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eSince antiquity, the serpent has symbolised \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eeternity, wisdom and renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e — endlessly shedding its skin to begin anew. In Victorian jewellery, it also came to mean \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eeverlasting love and fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making snake rings especially romantic as tokens of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e2) Why did Queen Victoria wear a snake ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eWhen \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"592\"\u003ePrince Albert proposed in 1839\u003c\/strong\u003e, he chose a \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"637\"\u003esnake-shaped engagement ring\u003c\/strong\u003e set with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eemerald\u003c\/strong\u003e (Victoria’s birthstone). The serpent signified \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eeternal love\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her ring sparked a fashion for snake jewellery throughout the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e3) Can antique snake rings be resized and worn every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eMost antique snake rings \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"916\"\u003ecan be resized\u003c\/strong\u003e by a specialist, though care is needed with engraved coils or gem-set heads. They’re sturdy for regular wear, but treat them thoughtfully: remove during heavy work, sports or cleaning, and store separately to protect the detailing and stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"belle-epoque-antique-french-18ct-gold-double-snake-ring","title":"Bague double serpent antique Belle Époque en or 18 carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eCette bague antique double serpent ornée d'un rubis et d'un grenat est tout simplement magnifique. Le motif complexe des deux serpents entrelacés représente l'amour éternel et était couramment utilisé comme symbole d'engagement aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles. Des personnages historiques tels que George IV (1762-1830) ont été représentés portant des bagues serpent, notamment dans un célèbre portrait de Sir Thomas Lawrence conservé à la Wallace Collection. Même la reine Victoria a reçu une bague serpent en 1839 comme bague de fiançailles du prince Albert, ornée de sa pierre de naissance, une émeraude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693257101451,"sku":"852N","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/belle-epoque-antique-french-18ct-gold-double-snake-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-708384.jpg?v=1751904940"},{"product_id":"edwardian-18ct-gold-single-snake-ring","title":"Bague serpent simple édouardienne en or 18 carats avec un diamant et des yeux en grenat vert","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e Analysée en 1909, cette magnifique bague serpent en or 18 carats est un magnifique exemple du symbolisme et du savoir-faire édouardiens. L'anneau sinueux s'enroule élégamment autour du doigt, tandis que la queue s'enroule délicatement autour du corps du serpent. La tête est sertie de deux grenats démantoïdes d'un vert vif, des pierres qui lui confèrent un éclat rare et brillant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e Les bagues serpent étaient particulièrement populaires aux époques géorgienne, victorienne et édouardienne, symbolisant l'amour éternel, la renaissance et la sagesse. Ce motif gagna encore en popularité après que le prince Albert eut offert une bague de fiançailles serpent à la reine Victoria en 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eBien que les grenats soient admirés depuis l'Antiquité, la variété démantoïde n'a été découverte qu'en 1868 dans les montagnes de l'Oural, en Russie. Célébrées pour leur brillance semblable à celle du diamant et leur couleur vert pomme éclatante, ces pierres précieuses sont rapidement devenues prisées des joailliers. Leur nom, « démantoïde », vient du français « demant », qui signifie diamant, en reconnaissance de leur grande dispersion et de leur éclat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e Aujourd'hui, les démantoïdes ne sont plus exploités activement et demeurent l'un des types de grenats les plus rares et les plus précieux, ce qui fait de cette bague une découverte particulièrement exceptionnelle. Au début du XXe siècle, ils étaient synonymes de luxe, et cette bague illustre parfaitement cette histoire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55302742638965,"sku":"906N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/edwardian-18ct-gold-single-snake-ring-with-a-diamond-and-green-garnet-eyes-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-126750.jpg?v=1751904994"},{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-gold-double-snake-ring-set-with-diamonds-and-ruby-eyes","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring Set with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eA richly symbolic and romantic ring, this bold Victorian double snake design is cast in glowing 18ct yellow gold and set with glittering old cut diamonds and tiny rubies for eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eThe intertwined serpents, a motif beloved by Queen Victoria herself, symbolise eternal love, loyalty, and rebirth. In this example, their sculptural forms curve around the finger in perfect symmetry, each crowned with a line of antique-cut diamonds for added sparkle. The ruby eyes add a touch of drama and character, giving each serpent a life of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eThis would have been a deeply sentimental jewel when first made, likely a love token or wedding ring and it remains every bit as powerful and passionate today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55639229694325,"sku":"42M","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/victorian-18ct-gold-double-snake-ring-set-with-diamonds-and-ruby-eyes-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-8340306.jpg?v=1754021345"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/collections\/antique-vintage-snake-rings-symbol-of-eternal-love-4761784.jpg?v=1760304253","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/fr\/collections\/antique-vintage-snake-rings-symbol-of-eternal-love.oembed","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}