Victorian Sardonyx Round Signet Ring love token A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled

A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled as a cartoonish snake coiled around a large oval garnet cabochon prize

the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth - much like the phoenix

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Different gemstones would represent different attributes

London 1977

Victorian Sardonyx Round Signet Ring love token A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelledDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool and unusual antique signet ring. The round head is set with a sardonyx panel, and features a ropework surround and gold pommels at each compass point. The band tapers away from the head, and has simple grooved shoulder accents. It's modelled in 9 karat gold, and dates from the 1880s. STONES Sardonyx Panel MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 9 x 1. 9cm Width of band: 4. 3mm WEIGHT 8. 8g MARKS English hallmarks for 18k gold CONDITION