Exceptional Victorian coiled 18k gold with silver overlay snake brooch with seed pearls, ruby eyes and a emerald adorned head. Coiled snakes were a popular motif in Victorian jewellery often associated with wisdom and eternity.
ID#: BRO207
Emerald: One (1) prong set, emerald cut emerald measuring approximately 2.8 x 3.1mm. Estimated weight is 0.10ct.
Rubies: Two (2) rose cut, rubies measuring approximately 1.0mm each in diameter.
Seed Pearls: Fifty (50) prong set, seed pearls measuring approximately from 1.5 to 1.6mm each in diameter.
Metal: 18k gold, silver overlay
Dimensions: 3 inches (L) x 5/8 inch (W)
Weight: 11.9g