Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring keychain and ornate openworked hands

and ornate openworked hands

paired with two

as in Byron's "I wish to tune my quivering lyre / To deeds of fame

modelled as a bell and set with six tiny Essex Crystal lucky charms

some slight natural discolouration to some of the stones

Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring keychain and ornate openworked handsDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Cool Victorian snake ring dating from the turn of the 20th century. It's set with a triangular black opal, rounded corners, with a diamond studded serpent coiled around it. The band features gorgeous engraved orange blossom and foliate motifs, and the ring's modelled in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Black Opal & Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 4 x 1. 4cm Width of band: 2. 1mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks present,