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Victorian 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel Snake Necklace set with Opals

286X
80 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A fantastic 18ct gold snake necklace that was made circa 1860-1880. The graduated chain articulates like a snake’s body and the secure tongue clasp enters the side of the snake’s mouth. The snake’s head has been set with opals and a mixture of old mine cut and rose diamonds and he has cabochon ruby eyes.  There is a pear shaped drop in the same design that has been set with further opals and diamonds. There is also Royal blue enamel on the snake’s head and the drop with engraved detail. To the reverse there would have been a  glazed compartment that would have originally held a lock of hair.

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.

The snake is an emblem of “Eternal love” so what a wonderful gift to someone you adore.

Ollys Pick

We all love this unusual snake necklace.

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Item Number
286X
Measurements
Length 38.5cm
Snake head and drop height 3.5cm
Drop height 2cm
Width at widest point 1.2cm
Diamonds approx total weight 0.35 carats
Largest opal 4mm by 3mm.
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked. 18ct gold.

Condition
Very Good
1 of the opals is chipped
Glazed locket missing on the reverse of the drop.
Care Tips
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Avoid chipping enamel
  • Check delicate settings regularly
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
3 months ago

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