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Antique jewelry > antique necklaces

Victorian pendant

Reference #: 8306

Status: sold

Dimensions: pendant is 1.5 cm in diameter or 1/2 inch (chain not included)

Condition: excellent; 18kt. gold

Year: 1870-90

Price: sold

Description:  This delightful snake has wrapped himself around a cabachon garnet with a seed pearl star center.  The locket back contains braided hair.  Snakes were a Victorian symbol of eternal love.  No doubt the hair on the back is the hair of the giver.  To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3