Details
This fabulous Victorian snake brooch is set in Steel, gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold and depicts three coiled serpents, each crowned with a Paste stone in blue, red and green.
Serpent jewellery became popular in the Victorian era and symbolized a wonderful combination of love, loyalty and friendship. This particular piece has woven the snakes together into a design reminiscent of a celtic knot.
A beautiful piece, and an excellent talking point.
WEIGHT: 12.1 grams
FACE MEASURES: Width 22mm x Height 22mm x Depth 16mm
METAL: 18ct Gold, Steel
STONES: Paste
AGE: Victorian, Circa 1900
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
CONDITION: Good
