A Snake, Beloved

Antique Turquoise & Diamond Pendant Designed as a Snake, c. 1855 & Later


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Antique Turquoise & Diamond Pendant Designed as a Snake, c. 1855 & Later
Antique Turquoise & Diamond Pendant Designed as a Snake, c. 1855 & Later
Description
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Jewelry with snake motifs gained great popularity in the middle of the 19th century. Derived from the ancient ouroboros, the infinity symbol of a snake biting its own tail, snake jewelry now became a symbol of eternal love. Even Queen Victoria wore a snake-shaped engagement ring. Here we see an example from the 1850s: coiled around itself, the small animal suspiciously guards a shining treasure made of four turquoises. Diamonds form its body. Two garnets are used as the reptile's eyes. The love symbolism is continued in the gemstone setting, as turquoises were regarded as symbols of true love in the 19th century. The reason for this: Their color is reminiscent of the forget-me-not. The snake was originally part of a larger piece of jewelry, possibly a brooch or necklace. However, it was reworked into this necklace in earlier times, as the chain is also antique and dates back to the turn of the century. We discovered the necklace as it is in London. For more information on the motif of the snake in the history of jewelry, see the exhibition catalog Fritz Falk (ed.): Serpentina. Die Schlange im Schmuck der Welt, Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, 26.11.2011-26.2.2012, Stuttgart 2011.
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Antique Turquoise & Diamond Pendant Designed as a Snake, c. 1855 & Later
A Snake, Beloved
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Unit price €1,490.00 / piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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