18th Century Zodiac Snake Betrothal Ring Size:7.5 Victoria was "pleased to order

Victoria was "pleased to order that in future on Saint Patrick’s Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South Africa

English hallmarks for 18k gold (partially rubbed)

An interesting vintage gold charm

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18th Century Zodiac Snake Betrothal Ring Size:7.5 Victoria was "pleased to orderDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 An incredible mid 18th Century betrothal ring formed as a snake. It's engraved with all of the symbols of the zodiac (twice) around the outside, and inside a horseshoe, a heart pierced by an arrow, a key, and a bell (again, twice). The symbols all represent love or luck, and the snake represents fertility all the necessary ingredients for a long and happy marriage. It's likely, given the slightly crude nature of the