Vintage French 18K & Enamel Snake Ring cherub this beetle brooch has a

this beetle brooch has a body made of glossy  black onyx

romantic little piece that would have been worn for fun and self-expression

and a smooth cigar band serves as the shank

Later they spread to many places in Europe

This Victorian ring most likely began as a button

Vintage French 18K & Enamel Snake Ring cherub this beetle brooch has aThe snake motif has been utilized in jewelry since the Ancients. Long considered as a symbol of royalty and wisdom, it has been documented that Cleopatra was famous for her snake jewelry. Later, the design was popularized during the Victorian Era when Prince Albert famously presented Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the form of a snake. Representing eternal love, that ring caused a sensation, and snake jewelry has been a fashion statement