Victorian Snake Brooch of 14k Gold bridal bracelet 25mm wide and marked 14k

25mm wide and marked 14k

Dating to circa 1900–1910

The gold has also been professionally tested via X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and jeweler’s acid testing to confirm its 9 carat purity

The beautifully rendered locket features rose cut ruby eyes and a diamond in its mouth

A poignant relic of 19th-century sentimentality

Victorian Snake Brooch of 14k Gold bridal bracelet 25mm wide and marked 14kA dramatic and beautifully executed antique brooch dating (circa 1860 1880), featuring a boldly sculpted snake crafted in 14k bloomed gold, set with vivid demantoid garnet eyes. Serpent motifs were highly significant in Victorian jewelry, symbolizing eternity, protection, wisdom, and enduring love, and were often chosen for deeply personal and sentimental pieces. The demantoid garnetsprized for their lively brilliance and rich green huelend striking