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Victorian Ruby and Pearl Snake Stick-Pin
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A Victorian ruby and pearl snake stick-pin, the coiled snake with three faceted rubies set on the forehead, two cabochon-set ruby eyes, suspending a pearl from the mouth, the finely engraved body mounted in yellow gold, circa 1880, the jewelled part measuring 2.6cm x 1cm, the pin measuring 7cm, gross weight 4.2 grams.
This very fine Victorian stick pin comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. During the Victorian era, the serpent symbolised everlasting love. This finely rendered serpent is embellished with bright rubies and a lovely natural pearl.
This antique pin is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested a 15ct gold.
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1880
- Condition:This antique pin is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested a 15ct gold.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: X33286M1stDibs: LU57614332992
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Cut Cabochon
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Color (average grades) H
Clarity (average grades) SI2
Cut Old Mine
Content (total) 0.06 carat
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Length of Falcon Setting 2.8cm/1.1"
Width of Falcon Setting 9.25mm/0.36"
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