Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
  • Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
  • Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
  • Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
  • Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840

£9,000.00
S4623N

An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with faceted garnets and pale green beryls set in the head and heart pendant, in closed back claw settings, surrounded by scrolling wirework, the mouth is open, with pointed teeth, with a tapering, articulated scale ring link body and an engraved tail end loop, the heart has a hair locket in the back, mounted in 14ct gold, circa 1840. In Victorian symbolism the snake biting its tail represented eternal love.

Data sheet

Period
Circa 1840
Metal
Gold
Stone
Garnet, beryl and ruby
Approximate Measurements
Necklace length 350mm, pendant length 50mm, including heart, width 24.4mm, heart width 16.4mm
Country of origin
England
Condition
Good - Wear consistent with age and use
Approximate weight
20.69 grams

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