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Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Necklace with Turquoise Studded Head

122M
Written by Olly Gerrish

A good 18ct gold snake necklace that was made circa 1860-1880. The chain is graduated like a snake’s body. The snake’s head has been set with graded turquoise with two rose cut garnets for the eyes. Suspended from it’s mouth is a heart set with six turquoise in a “Forget me not” design. 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”

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Item Number
122M
Measurements
Length 37 cm
Snake head 3.5 cm
Width at widest point 1.5 cm
Heart 1.5 cm by 1.1 cm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
6 years ago
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