The cult of snake jewelry in the Victorian era began with Prince Albert proposing to Queen Victoria.

The ring given to her was in the image of a snake set with an emerald head.

For Victoria, the snake embodied eternal love, and promised her a true "happily ever after."

Cast in jewelers brass from a vintage mould, this Victorian snake ring has a black enamel set eyes.

Cast as a size 7 but adjustable.

Clean with brass cleaner or polishing cloth.