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Antique Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Gemstone Snake Necklace with Locket
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An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, and gemstone necklace designed as an intertwined serpent with a gold, blue enamel, and old mine diamond-set head with ruby eyes, suspending a circular star-set diamond and blue enamel pendant with a locket back, in 18k gold. Approximately 17" long, snake head and pendant 2" long
The serpent motif in jewelry reached a feverish level of popularity after Prince Albert
gave a snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria. The snake in this
case signified eternal love. But snake jewelry dates back to ancient times. For the Egyptians, the creature represented royalty and the divine; for the Greeks, the full circle formed by a serpent eating its tail - the ouroboros, which literally means "tail-devourer" - evoked the circle of life. Snake jewelry continues to make a striking statement, and many pieces feature eyes and
foreheads encrusted with gemstones, as seen in this beautifully crafted necklace.
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- Weight:40.6 g
- Dimensions:Length: 17 in (431.8 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1845
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
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