Antique Garnet Diamond And Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860
Antique Garnet Diamond And Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1860
£13,500.00
Description
A Victorian garnet and diamond snake necklace, with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, in a floral design, in silver settings, on a cabochon-cut garnet, forming the head, with a diamond set heart shaped garnet pendant, hanging from the open mouth, with a tapering, articulated scale link body and an engraved tail end loop, mounted in gold, circa 1860. In Victorian symbolism the snake biting its tail represented eternal love. In a re-fitted antique box.
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| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Materials | Gold |
| Main Gemstone | Garnet |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Cabochon Cut |
| Secondary Gemstone | Diamond |
| Secondary Gemstone Cut | Old Cut |
| Rose Cut |
Product REF: S121020N
