The Eternal Cycle

Antique Snake Pendant with Diamond & Pearl in Gold, c. 1890 & later


€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Snake Pendant with Diamond & Pearl in Gold, c. 1890 & later
Antique Snake Pendant with Diamond & Pearl in Gold, c. 1890 & later
Description
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The ancient motif of the snake, which in mythology stands for self-renewing time, i.e. eternity, was already known to the ancient Egyptians. In Europe, it experienced a renaissance both during the Biedermeier period and towards the end of the 19th century. During this period, rings and bracelets with this symbol were created in the shape of the animal. This pendant, however, is in the shape of a snake. The snake's body is intertwined and made of gold. The head is adorned with a large rose-cut diamond, while a large natural pearl is suspended from the animal. A large eyelet makes the snake wearable as a pendant. A glance at the back shows that the snake was made in Germany, as it bears a German hallmark. At the same time, it becomes clear that the two eyelets at the top and bottom were only attached in a second step. Apparently, the snake was originally designed as a brooch and only later converted into a pendant. The pearl was probably also added at this time. The snake found its way to us here in Berlin.
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Antique Snake Pendant with Diamond & Pearl in Gold, c. 1890 & later
The Eternal Cycle
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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