Antique snake jewellery holds rich and multifaceted symbolic meanings. Serpent motifs became particularly prominent during the reign of Queen Victoria, who received an engagement ring from Prince Albert featuring a snake with an emerald-set head and ruby eyes.In engagement and wedding rings, snake designs symbolise an unbreakable, cyclical bond between partners. In other Victorian jewellery such as pendants, brooches and necklaces, this ancient symbol represented endless commitment and the cyclical nature of life.
