Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring swiss lapis the inscription to the inner

the inscription to the inner band reads: "Remember to die

12ct old mine cut diamonds

3cm (not including jump ring)

It's set in an oval ring of fine platinum millegrain

while the back is very different with a sea of stylized ivy leaves (fidelity - I cling to thee) with a second swallow above (unusually with palm trees in the background - never seen that before)

Victorian Black Opal & Diamond Snake Ring swiss lapis the inscription to the innerDATE: 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,