Diamond and ruby Victorian braided flexible coiled snake serpent bracelet

Antique jewelry object group: flexible bracelets/bangles
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style: Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1880 (events and facts in 1880)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: snakes and serpents - A lot can be said about snakes and serpents. They have been worshipped since the Dark Ages and are a powerful religious symbol with many different meanings, like death and resurrection, while they have also been associated with healing and rivergods and also denote fertility, wisdom and the ability to cure.
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Technique: gold braiding and a spring inside making the serpent coil around the arm
Extra: This bracelet can be worn around the wrist and underarm but also around the upperarm
Diamonds: Nine old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.27 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Precious stones: Three natural rubies - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: "18Ct" indicating 18K gold - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: good condition, some parts of the braiding is dislocated especially one place in the inner-circumference of the bracelet (not visible when worn). - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: total length approximately 46.00 cm (18.11 inch)
Weight: 35.50 gram (22.83 dwt)
Reference Nº: 09119-4251

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