Antique Blue Enamel, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Snake Bangle, Circa 1850

A Victorian blue enamel, diamond, ruby and gold snake bangle, with two, entwined silver snakes, set with rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, in rub over settings. Each snake has an open mouth, one has a tongue, the other has a loop to hang a pendant. The snakes are superimposed on an a dark blue, guilloché enamel, tapering hinged bangle, mounted in gold, English, circa 1850, in a double door case. In Victorian symbolism the coiled snake represented eternal love. This bangle has no Hallmarks. This was common in Victorian British jewellery, particularly for items made in both gold and silver.