Impressive flexible snake bracelet with rose cut diamond and big pearl

The snake and its symbolic attributes have been a rich source of inspiration for goldsmiths over the centuries. Some examples of snake (or serpent) bracelets of the type of the one pictured above were already made in Greece from the 3rd century BC and also in the Roman Empire. The timeless, evocative look of antique snake jewelry makes a distinctive addition to every woman's jewelry wardrobe.

The serpent is one of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols. Considerable overlap exists in the symbolic values that serpents represent in various cultures. Some such overlap is due to the common historical ancestry of contemporary symbols. Much of the overlap, however, is traceable to the common biological characteristics of snakes.

The following are some of the particular symbolic values frequently assiged to serpents in myth, legend, and literature:

More information on snakes and serpents as symbols.

Object group: flexible bracelets/bangles
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1850 (events and facts in 1850)
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 red gold and silver - (precious metals)
Diamonds: 31 rose cut diamonds included the two little rose cut diamonds in the serpent's forked tongue. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Precious stones: Two little cabochon cut rubies used for the eyes and one big drop pearl at a moveable part at the end of the snake's mouth. - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July and pearl for June. - (general birthstones explanation)
More background information on: serpent bracelets
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Diameter approx. 6.30 cm (2.48 inch)
Weight: 39.10 gram (25.14 dwt)

ReferenceNº: 08274-1004

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