Victorian Snake Brooch of 14k Gold bridal bracelet Rendered with fine detail

Rendered with fine detail

The beautifully rendered locket features rose cut ruby eyes and a diamond in its mouth

The gold has also been professionally tested via X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and jeweler’s acid testing to confirm its 9 carat purity

A poignant relic of 19th-century sentimentality

It is 9ct gold and the lion holds a glittering diamond in its teeth

Victorian Snake Brooch of 14k Gold bridal bracelet Rendered with fine detailA dramatic and beautifully executed antique brooch dating (circa 1860 1880), featuring a boldly sculpted snake crafted in 14k bloomed gold, set with vivid demantoid garnet eyes. Serpent motifs were highly significant in Victorian jewelry, symbolizing eternity, protection, wisdom, and enduring love, and were often chosen for deeply personal and sentimental pieces. The demantoid garnetsprized for their lively brilliance and rich green huelend striking