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1860s Garnet Snake Necklace

1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (on white background)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (side view)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (profile view)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (profile view)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (bottom view)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (side view)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (detail)
1860s Garnet Snake Necklace (profile view)
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An exceptional mid-Victorian ouroboros snake necklace with a richly colored purplish garnet head and rose cut diamond eyes. Perfectly detailed and of the highest quality construction. Wears just off the neck, with the snake head at the back, or to the side. Most likely English in origin, but the tongue bears Austro-Hungarian import marks, so at some point in the 19th century it was for sale there. In nearly unworn condition.

Materials

Garnet, Rose Cut Diamonds, 15K Yellow Gold

Date

1850-70s

Condition

Very Good.

Size

Overall Length: 15"
Snake Head: 20 x 11mm
Widest Chain Diameter: 6.2mm