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Georgian Ruby Eye Serpent Brooch

$1,000.00

Georgian Ruby Eye Serpent Brooch

$1,000.00


Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1820

Cool Georgian serpent brooch in 18 karat gold. The snake loops around itself a number of times, and its creator adorned it with ruby eyes and a cheeky (somewhat silly) grin. Snakes have been revered, feared, and adored for as long as history records. To the ancients, they symbolised rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing - as well as eternity and renewal of life. They've been associated with both poison and medicine, guardianship, and vengeance/vindictiveness. Whatever snakes mean to you, this one is a particularly striking example, made circa 1820.

STONES 

Ruby

MEASUREMENTS 

2.4 x 1.3cm

WEIGHT 

3.0g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, with light antique patina. Pin has been replaced at some stage in its life

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