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Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Necklace set with Cabochon Garnets, Diamonds, Emeralds & a Ruby in Original Case

178U
200 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A wonderful 18ct gold snake necklace that was made circa 1860. The chain is graduated like a snake’s body. The snake’s head has been set with a large pear shaped cabochon garnet with two emeralds for the eyes and a small ruby in his nose. Suspended from it’s mouth is another oval cabochon garnet. Most Victorian jewellery is full of hidden meaning. 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 present to give to someone that you adore. This snake nestles in its original tooled Moroccan leather case.

Ollys Pick

We search high and low for interesting snake necklaces and “hey ho” we have found an amazing one!

Item Number
178U
Measurements
Length 40cm
Width of chain at widest point 6mm
Large garnet 1.4cm by 1cm
Diamonds approx weight 0.45 carats
14.5cm by 13cm at widest point
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
2 years ago
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