10 février 2013

Victorian Large Natural Pearl & Diamond Gold Snake Ring.  The snake has been a powerful image since the Victorian era and continues to be popular even in modern jewelry. It has been an inspiration for jewelry design for ages, often used to symbolize eternity, everlasting love, life and protection. This fabulous snake ring is from the Victorian era and is simply marvelous. Coiled around a large pearl, the snake's body is made of 14kt yellow gold and represents the mounting as well as the band of the ring. A single old... [Lire la suite]

Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century.  The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dimensional brooch. From the coiled position of the snake to the detailed hand etched scales on the body, this brooch is extraodinary in its quality, craftsmanship and condition. Surely an important French workshop of the period produced the gold work of this caliber. Rose diamond eyes. 1860's France. Approx. 5". Excellent condition. Vintage Luxury

Serpentine earrings in sterling silver with spessartite, rose-cut diamonds, rubies and 18-karat gold by Lotus Arts de Vivre 

Old mine cut diamond and ruby handmade snake bracelet

Kieselstein-Cord Gem-Set Snake Bangle Gem-set, hinged, snake bangle bracelet, the bangle accented by 375 circular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 19.50 total carats, which are set in two lines that run parallel the body from head to tail, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, mounted in satin-finished 18k yellow gold, signed Kieselstein-Cord. www.betteridge.com

Wonderful Victorian Coral Coiled Snake Bracelet, 1900's Italy. .  Extraordinary Victorian snake bracelet of genuine coral beads wired on a coiled metal core capped with finely detailed repousee gold filled snake head and tail. Head is set with rose cut faux ruby pastes stones. Beads have a lovely, rich coral color. Bracelet can be worn at wrist but better suited for forearm or upper arm as it is a larger size.. Total Length 19", 3/8" wide, 2.5 interior diameter. Excellent condition. Vintage Luxury

Garnet Victorian Snake Necklace. 18 karat yellow gold and Garnet snake necklace. Craig Evan Small

Antique Natural Fancy Color Diamond Snake Necklace, probably English, circa 1900's.  Unique Victorian Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Set with Fourteen Natural Fancy Color (1.12 ct natural Fancy Pink in the center) Diamonds GIA Certified and Ruby Eyes. Nadine Krakov Collection

19th Century French Coiled Snake Brooch.  Realistically rendered coiled snake in 18k with old mine cut diamond in head circa 1880. The front and back are treated with equal care. Superb detailing in the goldwork as would be expected from a french workshop from the period. Vintage Luxury

Exceptional 18kt Gold Snake Ring, 1960's or earlier.  This is a beautiful ring with wonderful detail. The snake head holds a cabachon of lapiz lazuli. The ring size is an 11 and the snake measures 1 1/8"h x 3/4"w. Douglas Rosin Decorative Arts and Antiques LLC