Victorian serpent brooch rose cut diamond

OBJECT GROUP : brooches
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
STYLE : Victorian
PERIOD : 1870
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION : Mother Nature
THEME : Snakes and serpents - A lot can be said about snakes and serpents. They have been worshipped since the Dark Ages and are a powerful religious symbol with many different meanings, like death and resurrection, while they have also been associated with healing and rivergods and also denote fertility, wisdom and the ability to cure.
MATERIAL : 18K yellow gold
TECHNIQUE : enamel
DIAMONDS : One rose cut diamond. We do not have the weight of this diamond which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
PRECIOUS STONES : Two rubies as eyes
WEIGHT : 8.70 gram (5.59 dwt)
HALLMARKS : Dutch 18K hallmarks for old and antique pieces
CONDITION : Good condition - (click here for our condition scale)
MEASUREMENTS : Width approx. 4.30 cm (1.69 inch)


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