Victorian Ouroboros Snake Ring with Pearl and Diamond in 14k Gold, circa 1880

A gold serpent curls around a single 6 mm pearl, its body wrapping the stone and its head resting at the edge, set with a sparkling diamond. This is the ouroboros, the snake that circles back on itself, an ancient emblem of eternity that the Victorians embraced as a promise of everlasting love. Snake rings became the romance of the age after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria an emerald serpent ring for their engagement in 1839, and this one, made around 1880 in 14k yellow gold, carries that sentiment beautifully.

This ring comes from my own personal collection. I have loved wearing it, and now it needs to be appreciated by someone who will enjoy wearing this beauty as much as I have. The coil sits low and sculptural on the finger, the pearl glows softly against the textured gold, and the diamond in the serpent's head catches the light every time your hand moves.

Era: Victorian, circa 1880
Materials: 14k yellow gold
Stones: 6 mm pearl; diamond set in the serpent's head
Style: ouroboros snake wrapped around the pearl
Ring Size: US 5.5 (inquire about sizing)
Provenance: from the personal collection of Dimitria, founder of Petra Star

See it in person at 3 Water Street in Historic Downtown Mystic, or write to hello@petrastar.com for more photos or a video.