Unusual form Georgian  snake ring with the serpent encircling an oval forget-me-not hardstone cameo c.1830.
The head is cross-hatched and with raised bobble eyes.
The snake motif always popular in jewellery symbolising eternal life, love, and wisdom became a trend after Victoria and Albert’s engagement in 1839 when Albert personally designed an emerald ring in the form of a snake.
15 carat gold.
Retaining the original locket to reverse.
Size 6.