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Victorian 15ct Gold Snake Bracelet Set With Turquoise & Heart

172P
553 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A finely modelled 15ct gold snake bracelet. The head is set with turquoise and two cabochon rubies for his eyes. The body is articulated and the clasp fits neatly in to the snake head. Suspended from it’s mouth is a small heart. Most Victorian jewellery is full of hidden meanings. In the Victorian era it became very fashionable to wear snake jewellery after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with the very first engagement ring, which was in the image of a snake with an emerald set head. In this case, the snake is a wonderful symbol of eternal love and the use of the turquoise means “Forget me not” after the flower of the same name.

Ollys Pick

This is such a friendly snake !

Item Number
172P
Measurements
Length 18cm
Width of head 7mm
Would fit comfortably a 15cm-17 cm wrist
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 15ct Gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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