Antique Garnet and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with faceted garnets and pale green beryls set in the head and heart pendant, in closed b...

An antique amethyst and gold long chain necklace, with oval faceted amethysts in spectacle settings, connected with lengths of trace chain, with a bolt ring clasp...

An antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty-one cushion-cut ruby set pendants, graduating from the centre, in crown settings, onto a gold trace chain, with a jump and bolt ring clasp...

A Georgian long gold chain, of belcher links with a repeat zig-zag pattern. This chain has three barrel clasps and can also be worn as a shorter necklace and two bracelets or one bracelet and a medium length chain, circa 1820. This style of Georgian or Regency chain was at its height of popularity between 1800 and 1840. The Napoleonic wars had lead to a scarcity of gold, therefore jewellers designed pieces that had as much impact as possible, whilst utilising smaller quantities of gold. The chains are hand made, with the patterns being produced by stamping thin gold sheet, which were then curved lengthways and soldered together to form oval or round belcher links. From 1848 onwards more gold deposits were discovered, this lead to increases in weight of chains and had a strong influence on jewellery design in the Victorian period. The chunky look and delicate feel is distinguishes Georgian chains from Victorian examples. With thanks to Navette Jewellery

A vintage sapphire, diamond, demantoid garnet, yellow and white gold snake bangle, with an oval faceted sapphire, in a rub over millegrain edged setting, in the head, surrounded by a...

An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 1850.

AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GARNET SET SNAKE NECKLACE. This necklace is in great condition and has beautiful features through the necklace. The snak...

Antique garnet and pearl set snake necklace. Set with three oval old cut garnets in closed back claw settings with a combined weight of 4.00 carats, flanked by two round cabochon gar...

This is a rare antique Victorian Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth. The snake necklace dating to circa 1840. The snake head and heart are set with four spectacular Rose Cut Diamonds of great beauty. The eyes are round cabochon Garnets of a wonderful color. The snake and heart are adorned with vivid royal blue enamel. The necklace is 14 - 16 Karat gold. The gold work on the snake is dramatic and very special. The gold around the eyes, on the head, and around the heart is in an acanthus leaf motif creating a magical nature inspired jewel. The snake link chain is just gorgeous and evokes the body of the snake beautifully. And snake necklaces are all the rage - Oscars 2023! The necklace is 17 inches long. It is in superb condition. The clasp is a later addition which extends the length of the necklace to a wearable length. It is extremely rare to find these early snake jewels...

Garnet gemstones are the birthstone of January. The beautiful stones have been extremely popular since the 18th and 19th century, the gemstones are the ideal gem for that extravagant...

We are delighted to offer this magnificent 18k gold garnet necklace made in the early Victorian period c.1840. The necklace is made from high-carat go...

A magnificent antique Victorian dropper necklace from the late 19th Century adorned with fifteen droppers adorned with alternating blue oval cut aquam...