Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Brooch with Emerald Eyes - Charlotte Sayers
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Brooch with Emerald Eyes - Charlotte Sayers
£10,800.00
Description
A late 19th-century Victorian diamond brooch in the form of a coiled snake - a powerful symbol of eternal love and wisdom during the Victorian era. The snake’s body forms three elegant loops, pavé-set with old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.5 carats. The diamonds are bright and lively, graded H color with VS to SI clarity. The snake’s head is set with vivid green cabochon emerald eyes. From its mouth, the serpent suspends a pear-shaped diamond drop of approximately 0.35 carats, adding movement to the design. The brooch is mounted in silver over gold, a typical Victorian technique, where silver was used on the front to enhance the diamonds’ whiteness, while gold provided strength and structure to the backing.
Overall, the piece is both romantic and symbolic, combining fine craftsmanship, antique diamond cutting, and the sentimental serpent motif that was especially fashionable in the late 19th century.
Measurements: 3.2cm x 3cm
| item details | |
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| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Secondary Gemstone | Emerald |
Product REF: CAX980
