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Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant
Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Snake Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a captivating pendant taken from the Victorian era. At its heart lies a large cabochon garnet, exuding a deep, rich red hue. Surrounding this focal stone is an intricate...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840
Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840

Serpent Snake Locket Necklace Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Garnet Antique 1840

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a fabulous rare antique Victorian Snake Serpent Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake locket pendant; part of our diverse snake jewelry collections.

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Snake Heart Locket Pendant
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Snake Heart Locket Pendant

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Snake Heart Locket Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian snake heart locket pendant. It is crafted in 14K gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare

Located in New York, NY

A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison!

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case

Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case

Located in London, England

This extraordinary Victorian necklace takes that symbolism one step further, with the serpent clutching a beautifully engraved heart-shaped locket suspended below. Set with rich cab...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860
Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860

Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This amazing 14K yellow gold snake bracelet is special. It is a heavy weight gold chain with a gorgeous snake head decorated with Pearls and Ruby eyes and a heart locket hangs from ...

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Antique 1850s English Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones
Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones

Rare 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Necklace Colored Stones

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A rare antique Victorian Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket Pendant hanging from its mouth.

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Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and Enamel Necklace, circa 1865
Antique Pearl and Enamel Necklace, circa 1865

Antique Pearl and Enamel Necklace, circa 1865

Located in London, GB

A yellow gold necklace, suspending five graduating circular lockets, each set to centre with a round natural unenhanced seed pearl in a closed back grain setting, surrounded by a rai...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Snake Locket Pendant
Snake Locket Pendant

Snake Locket Pendant

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W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.38 in

Snake Locket Pendant

By The Golden Eye

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Conjure ancient mysteries of desert sands with this snake locket pendant embellished with 2.22cts of glowing, green tourmaline cabochon.

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian Snake Locket Gold Bangle
Victorian Snake Locket Gold Bangle

Victorian Snake Locket Gold Bangle

Located in New York, NY

C.1871. A striking Victorian snake locket gold bangle. The center locket opens and reveals a sweet miniature portrait painting of a young girl.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

15k Gold

Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace In 14K Gold With Diamond & Ruby
Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace In 14K Gold With Diamond & Ruby

Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace In 14K Gold With Diamond & Ruby

By Melie Jewelry

Located in Levent, 34

Melie Jewelry Sword & Snake Locket Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 0.09 ct White Diamond/G-VS, 0.14 ct Cognac Diamond, 0.03 ct Ruby Locket Necklace comes with a gold 50 cm chain.

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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant
Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant

Edwardian 10k Diamond & Garnet Repousse Snake Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent locket pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 10k yellow and rose gold, the front of this locket features repoussé detailing.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Locket Snake Bangle
Victorian Diamond Gold Locket Snake Bangle

Victorian Diamond Gold Locket Snake Bangle

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian Era 18k Gold Snake Bangle with Two Hidden Locket Compartments, Diamond Head & Eyes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Snake Necklace with Enamel Locket

Victorian Snake Necklace with Enamel Locket

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique Victorian 14kt. yellow gold colbalt blue enamel star center oval locket, bead set in the center with 9 old mine cut diamonds toptaling approx. .40 cts., the 16" flexible snak...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Fabergé Chinese New Year Heritage Snake Yellow Gold Red Enamel Locket
Fabergé Chinese New Year Heritage Snake Yellow Gold Red Enamel Locket

Fabergé Chinese New Year Heritage Snake Yellow Gold Red Enamel Locket

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

The 22mm 18 karat yellow gold locket opens to reveal an 18 karat yellow gold snake with ruby eyes, in honour of Chinese Year of the Snake.

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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Almandine Garnet Snake 18 Carat Gold Heart Locket Bracelet
Antique Georgian Almandine Garnet Snake 18 Carat Gold Heart Locket Bracelet

Antique Georgian Almandine Garnet Snake 18 Carat Gold Heart Locket Bracelet

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

During the Georgian era snakes symbolized love, loyalty and friendship which is why this snake holds a lovely engraved heart in its mouth crowned with a Garnet on the front which is ...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Necklace With Ruby Eyes
Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Necklace With Ruby Eyes

Victorian Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Necklace With Ruby Eyes

Located in New York, NY

Victorian emerald & diamond snake necklace with locket-back drop measuring app. 1 3/4 x 3/4 inch wide, set with emerald, round and pear cut emeralds measuring app 1.0 - 2.5mm, Rose c...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Snake Locket of 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Snake Locket of 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Snake Locket of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Rare Art Nouveau Snake Locket in 14k Gold (Circa 1890s) A powerful symbol of transformation and eternal life, rendered in sculptural high relief.

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Onyx and 15 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Locket on Faceted Onyx Bead Chain
Victorian Onyx and 15 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Locket on Faceted Onyx Bead Chain

Victorian Onyx and 15 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Locket on Faceted Onyx Bead Chain

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Onyx and 15 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Locket on Faceted Onyx Bead Chain 30" length Locket is 2.25 inches long. 79 grams.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

Victorian Snake Chain with a Scallop Shell Locket
Victorian Snake Chain with a Scallop Shell Locket

Victorian Snake Chain with a Scallop Shell Locket

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Here is the charm and simplicity of a Victorian snake chain, a supremely flexible bracelet in 14kt gold The silky chain is clasped by an engraved scallop shell locket, one side ename...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

1900s Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket
1900s Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket

1900s Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning Victorian snake necklace created in the 1900's. People were always fascinated by snakes and since ancient times that fascination has made snake motif widely used in jewelry...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Georgian gold heart shaped locket pendant with snake motif and chain, featuring a repoussé foliate design heart locket hinged to memorial glass frame inside, surmounte...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Woman Antique Locket
Shreve & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Woman Antique Locket

Shreve & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Woman Antique Locket

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant features a highly rendered snake curling into a ring and suspending a locket from its mouth.

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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850

Antique Blue Enamel Pearl and Gold Snake Necklace with Heart Locket, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

An antique snake necklace, with a gold scale link body and blue enamelled head, set with natural half pearls, with diamond eyes, with a blue enamel heart drop suspended from its mout...

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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain
Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain

Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: UTI (Utinam) Movement: Utinam - Caliber 39Pi-42 - Mechanical - 17 Jewels - Adjusted to 3 Positions - Swiss Made Movement Setting: Stem Winding and Setting Movement Serial...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Mid 19th Century Garnet Gold Snake Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This superb Victorian era gold necklace is designed as a finely carved almandine garnet snake head holding an almandine garnet heart-shaped locket.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Antique Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Antique Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

Antique Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Antique early Victorian 14k gold snake bracelet, featuring heart locket. Snake head and locket decorated with diamonds and rubies.

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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870
Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Gold Snake Necklace by Hancocks, circa 1870

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

This particular style of snake jewel where the snake holds its tail in its mouth references the ancient ouroboros symbol and its connotations of eternity and eternal love which is fu...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Snake Locket with Diamond Eyes
Snake Locket with Diamond Eyes

Snake Locket with Diamond Eyes

Located in Litchfield, CT

This beautiful antique locket from 1910 features a detailed serpent with diamond eyes coiled in an eternity knot.

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Snake Locket Lapis Lazuli Ruby Pendant France
Antique Snake Locket Lapis Lazuli Ruby Pendant France

Antique Snake Locket Lapis Lazuli Ruby Pendant France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A golden snake with two rubies as eyes is curling itself around a locket made out of 18kt gold.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Georgian gold heart shaped locket pendant with snake motif and chain, featuring a repoussé foliate design heart locket hinged to memorial glass frame inside, surmounte...

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Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Snake Wrap Bracelet with Heart Locket c.1880 Snake head: Width with Heart 8.1mm Head Length: 27.13 Tail Tip Length: 14.2mm Overall leng...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Blue Enamel Coiled Snake Cuff Bangle with locket
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Blue Enamel Coiled Snake Cuff Bangle with locket

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Blue Enamel Coiled Snake Cuff Bangle with locket

Located in Braintree, GB

Dangling from the snake’s mouth is a heart-shaped locket, also decorated with matching blue enamel and gold scroll designs.

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Antique 1860s European Victorian Bangles

Materials

15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Cobra Snake Gold Bracelet with Turquoise and Garnets
Victorian Cobra Snake Gold Bracelet with Turquoise and Garnets

Victorian Cobra Snake Gold Bracelet with Turquoise and Garnets

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian Cobra Snake Gold Bracelet With Turquoise And Garnets Victorian gold cobra snake bracelet and locket set with turquoise and garnets circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Snake Locket
Early Victorian Snake Locket

Early Victorian Snake Locket

Located in Austin, TX

Early Victorian snake locket. 15k Gold. Various dates hand engraved on the interior.

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English More Jewelry

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Banded Agate Gold Snake Locket
Victorian Banded Agate Gold Snake Locket

Victorian Banded Agate Gold Snake Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

This fabulous banded agate snake locket is from the Victorian (ca1880) era and is simply marvelous.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

A Red Spinel, Purple Sapphire and Gold Snake Locket by Monica Rich Kosann

A Red Spinel, Purple Sapphire and Gold Snake Locket by Monica Rich Kosann

By Monica Rich Kosann

Located in New York, NY

An 18K Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind "Snake" Locket, the head set with a trillion-cut red spinel, weighing 2.53 carats, to the hand paved purple spinel snake body which wraps around the ...

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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Spectacular Victorian Snake Locket Necklace
Spectacular Victorian Snake Locket Necklace

Spectacular Victorian Snake Locket Necklace

Located in Wimberley, TX

Appointed with a flower and stem crown of turquoise cabochons, the fearless fellow suspends from an open mouth the original hand engraved heart pendant with removable glass locket ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Doubled Sided 0.20 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket
Late Victorian 14 Karat Doubled Sided 0.20 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket

Late Victorian 14 Karat Doubled Sided 0.20 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous and unusual diamond snake locket from the Late Victorian (ca1900) era!

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Diamond Serpent Snake Locket Pendant Necklace
Victorian Turquoise Enamel Diamond Serpent Snake Locket Pendant Necklace

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Diamond Serpent Snake Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Victorian c.1880 Turquoise colour enamel and Diamond in Silver setting Serpent Snake pendant with glazed locket at the back. The pendant complete with vintage Yellow Gold chain.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif
Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif

Edwardian Diamond Gold & Platinum Locket with Snake Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite gold and platinum snake locket from the Edwardian era! This beautiful and unusual locket is made of 14kt gold with platinum details.

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20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Locket on Snake Chain
Antique Gold Locket on Snake Chain

Antique Gold Locket on Snake Chain

Located in New York, NY

Oversized high carat gold locket on snake chain in fitted original box. Gold locket has elaborate turquoise and coral enamel design, with pearls.

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British Chain Necklaces

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket
Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

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H 1.88 in W 0.32 in L 17.25 in

Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Snake Necklace/Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

The garnet at its mouth is set atop a small heart which has a glass covered locket back. The snake has a fabulous 3-dimensional appearance and the piece looks absolutely wonderful on.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Snake Necklace
Victorian Snake Necklace

Victorian Snake Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

15k gold snake necklace with hidden locket. Rock crystal and topaz foiled head and locket with garnet eyes.

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English Chain Necklaces

Mid-Victorian Enamel and Diamond Snake Necklace
Mid-Victorian Enamel and Diamond Snake Necklace

Mid-Victorian Enamel and Diamond Snake Necklace

Located in Birmingham, GB

A mid Victorian 20ct/ 22ct gold, enamel and gem-set snake necklace. The blue enamel head and scrolling tail, with ruby cabochon eyes and vari-cut diamond and split pearl crest, suspe...

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Antique 1840s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Doubled Sided 0.50 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket
Victorian Doubled Sided 0.50 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket

Victorian Doubled Sided 0.50 Total Carat Diamond Snake Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

This stylish Victorian locket is perfect for any snake lover and would make a fabulous addition to any collection!

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket
Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Large Victorian Garnet and Diamond Snake Padlock Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

The bail is represented by a gold snake, whose body twists to form a looped handle, its head resting at the center of the locket.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

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Located in Montclair, NJ

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

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French 18k Gold Chain

$5,577

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat yellow gold paperclip necklace with two juxtaposed keyholes in the links, circa 1970 with French assay marks weight: 18.56 g length: 46 cm width: 4.5 mm

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace

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By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
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Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel ...

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20th Century French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box
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Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

This Fabergé egg commemorates Carl-Peter Fabergé’s sojourn in Dresden in 1860/61 and the artistic influences he absorbed at the Green Vault. The foot is crafted of hand-painted porce...

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1990s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
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Located in London, GB

We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
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Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace

$9,850

H 4 in W 0.5 in L 16.5 in

Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely French in origin, with bow drop center pen...

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Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces

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Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
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Located in New York, NY

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Fabergé Gold-Mounted Rock Crystal and Rubies Egg Pendant by Henrik Wigström
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By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a beautiful and highly unusual miniature gold egg pendant in polka dot, crafted from natural rock crystal and d...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770

Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...

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Antique 1770s Unknown Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1ct 1930's Custom Dial
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Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1ct 1930's Custom Dial

Located in Dearborn, MI

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
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Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Victorian heart pendant, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, beautifully embodies th...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel Necklace—a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxury and artistry. This dramatic ...

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20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 46cm / 31gr.
Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 46cm / 31gr.

Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 46cm / 31gr.

Located in SE

Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded / gold filled Silver. All 250 blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver

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Snake Locket For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate snake locket for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect snake locket may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a snake locket has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. A snake locket can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a snake locket, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Snake Locket?

The price for a snake locket starts at $975 and tops out at $12,984 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,048.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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