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Mid-Victorian Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Coiling Snake Bangle

$45,382.11
£33,000
€39,337.85
CA$63,677.90
A$64,702.18
CHF 36,655.76
MX$787,266.11
NOK 429,818.48
SEK 432,160.20
DKK 294,269.84

About the Item

A remarkable Mid-Victorian snake bangle, masterfully modelled as a coiling serpent and pavé-set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. The flexible articulated body is formed from a series of finely engineered gold segments, allowing the serpent to wrap elegantly around the wrist. The head is richly decorated with rose-cut diamonds and centred by a substantial oval sapphire, while two vivid emerald eyes and a projecting gold tongue bring the creature vividly to life. Serpent jewellery became one of the defining motifs of the Victorian era following Prince Albert's presentation of a snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria in 1839. Symbolising eternal love, wisdom and fidelity, the motif remained highly fashionable throughout the nineteenth century, though examples of this scale, flexibility and craftsmanship are increasingly scarce. The bangle displays exceptional workmanship, with hundreds of individually set rose-cut diamonds creating a continuous shimmering surface across the serpent's body. The articulated construction provides both visual realism and remarkable wearability, demonstrating the technical sophistication of Victorian jewellery workshops. Substantial in hand and accompanied by its fitted antique case, this is an impressive example of Victorian animal jewellery, combining symbolism, engineering and gemstone-set decoration in a single dramatic design. Mid-Victorian, circa 1860–1880 Rose-cut diamonds throughout Oval sapphire-set head Emerald eyes Articulated flexible construction Yellow gold and silver-topped gold Weight: 62.4 grams Presented in its fitted antique box A striking and highly collectible Victorian serpent jewel, embodying one of the nineteenth century's most enduring and iconic jewellery motifs.

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