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Antique French 18K Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Garnet Serpent / Snake Brooch, c1850’s
$3,598
£2,744.51
€3,126.83
CA$5,057.02
A$5,517.08
CHF 2,921.26
MX$66,110.29
NOK 37,203.85
SEK 34,020.16
DKK 23,347.55
About the Item
This intricate piece of jewellery is an antique brooch
of French provenance,
performed in a shape of a snake
Associated with transformation, rebirth, renewal, and fertility,
as well as wisdom and personal growth,
the snake has long been a cherished motif in fine jewellery,
consistently remaining in vogue.
Since Victorian times, serpent motifs have been timeless,
representing eternal love (due to Prince Albert gifting Queen Victoria a serpent ring as an engagement ring).
The brooch is performed in 18K yellow gold,
the finely detailed head is set with
Pear Cut Natural Garnet of 1.20ct approx. – 8mm x 6mm
of intense vivid purplish red colour,
that beautifully compliment the yellow gold
The piece features French hallmarks:
including an Eagle and letter date for approx. period of 1850’s
The brooch further features an indistinct maker’s mark
It secures to the reverse with hinged pin
hook
Vivid
effective,
the brooch is beautifully proportioned
is of rather impressive size: 37mm x 35mm
Total item’s weight: 8.5gr.
Skilled craftsmanship
top-quality materials are highlights of this rare piece,
that is in remarkably good condition (with small dent hardly visible)
Epitome of class
sophistication,
it’s ready for its new loving home
next 170 (at least) years of its fascinating life
It comes in a box,
Accompanied by valuation certificate
- Metal:Yellow Gold,18k Gold
- Stone:Garnet
- Stone Cut:Pear Cut
- Weight:8.5 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.46 in (37 mm)Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1850-1859
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:MELBOURNE, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3412227049402
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