Vintage 1930s brass ring with carved snake coiling around a large shiny onyx. 

The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols representing good, evil, wisdom and eternity. ... During the early centuries after the Renaissance, snakes were a common theme in mourning jewelry intended to become a symbol of the purification of the corpse and its return to earth.

Era: 1930s
Size 8.75
Materials: Brass & Onyx

Box shown for display purposes only, not included nor for sale, but ring will ship in a lovely new cushioned ring box that is perfectly suited for presentation.