Antique 18K Gold Snake Necklace
Regular price
$9,750
Dating from the mid-Victorian period, this snake necklace is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. Devouring its own tail, the serpent's chased and engraved head with rose-cut diamond accents and ruby eyes is completed by a body of rounded snake chain composed of s-form links. Soft and warm to the touch, this highly flexible, handmade serpent necklace is fully modern in its streamlined simplicity.
Item #: N-21954
Circa: 1860's-70's
Dimensions: 16.50" length.
Materials: 5 rose-cut diamonds; 2 cabochon rubies; 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 30.5 g.
Item #: N-21954
Circa: 1860's-70's
Dimensions: 16.50" length.
Materials: 5 rose-cut diamonds; 2 cabochon rubies; 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 30.5 g.
Snake chain (also known as "Brazilian" chain), formed of ingeniously connected tubular links, was among the most popular of the mid-19th century, as it was soft, highly flexible, and pleasantly weighted. Its use in the long-enduring fashion for serpents helped bring the jewels to life.
Snake chain (also known as "Brazilian" chain), formed of ingeniously connected tubular links, was among the most popular of the mid-19th century, as it was soft, highly flexible, and pleasantly weighted. Its use in the long-enduring fashion for serpents helped bring the jewels to life.
