🐍 Vintage 1988 Birmingham 9ct Gold Ruby Eye Snake Ring
A striking piece of British vintage jewellery dating to 1988, crafted in solid 9ct yellow gold and designed as a beautifully detailed coiled serpent with a ruby eye.
The snake curves around the finger in a classic wrap/bypass silhouette, with attractive diamond-cut scale texturing across its body. The textured surface catches the light beautifully, highlighting the serpent's form, while the ruby eye provides a distinctive touch of rich colour.
Fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1988, this is a wonderfully characterful example of late-1980s British gold jewellery.
✨ Product Details
- Year: 1988
- Metal: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold
- Gold Fineness: 375
- Gemstone: Ruby Eye
- Design: Snake / Serpent
- Style: Wrap / Bypass Ring
- Detailing: Diamond-cut scale texture
- Ring Size: N½ (UK/AU)
- Weight: Approx. 1.2g
- Maker's Mark: GJ
- Hallmarks: GJ • Crown • 375 • Birmingham Anchor • O
- Assay Office: Birmingham, England
- Date Letter: O – 1988
- Origin: British
❤️ Ruby Eye & Diamond-Cut Serpent Design
The serpent wraps elegantly around the finger, with its head and tail creating the distinctive open bypass design.
Detailed diamond-cut texturing creates a scale-like effect across the snake's body, adding depth and sparkle to the yellow gold as it catches the light.
A small ruby eye completes the design, providing an eye-catching contrast against the warm 9ct gold.
🇬🇧 Birmingham Hallmarked – 1988
The ring carries the British hallmarks:
GJ • Crown • 375 • Birmingham Anchor • O
The 375 mark denotes 9ct gold, the Anchor identifies the Birmingham Assay Office, and the date letter O corresponds to 1988.
🔎 Vintage Condition
This ring is in excellent vintage condition for its age, with attractive definition remaining throughout the textured serpent design.
As an authentic pre-owned piece dating from 1988, some very light surface marks or signs of previous wear may be present.
Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the ruby eye, serpent detailing, shank and hallmarks, as the images form an important part of the condition description.
📏 Size & Weight
UK/AU Ring Size: N½
Weight: Approx. 1.2 grams
Please check the ring size carefully before purchasing.
🐍 Why You'll Love It
Serpent jewellery is a timeless design with a long history of symbolism, traditionally associated with eternity, renewal and transformation.
This distinctive piece combines the symbolism of the snake with solid 9ct yellow gold, a ruby eye, detailed diamond-cut scales and a fully identifiable 1988 Birmingham hallmark.
A beautiful addition to a vintage jewellery collection and an especially meaningful choice for a snake jewellery lover, 1988 birthday or anniversary gift.
