Antique Victorian 11ct Gold And Garnet Snake Earrings Circa 1880 Solid and thick the shank

Solid and thick the shank is is flat D shape and very comfortable on the finger

the cameo bezel set to a surround with fine millgrain detail to a rope twist border and open back verso

One tiny Pearl in one drop has one less link

The two rows of Garnets are set in a curved horse shoe shape

3mm diameter US 8 1/4Resizable** This ring will fit more like an O 1/2 to P given its widthCONDITIONThis is a heavy slid ring with no thinning to gold

Antique Victorian 11ct Gold And Garnet Snake Earrings Circa 1880 Solid and thick the shankDating to the Victorian era this wonderful pair of Serpent earrings are simply superb. Crafted from gold which has been tested via X Ray fluorescence as 11ct and 'bloomed or coloured to give a rich higher carat gold colour. Designed as earrings with shepherd hooks for pierced ears with a round cabochon Garnet to an articulated drop supporting a coiled Snake, mouth open, holding a small loop to which a large pear cut cabochon Garnet is suspended below.