{"product_id":"antique-victorian-gold-snake-necklace-with-garnet-cabochons-c-1880","title":"Victorian Gold Snake Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA striking 19th-century gold snake necklace, crafted in solid 9K gold, dating from around 1870. This dramatic design showcases a beautifully textured snake-link chain, named for its resemblance to a serpent’s sinuous body, culminating in an ornate, sculptural head.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe snake’s ‘brain’ is formed from a large, wine-red garnet cabochon, richly domed and weighting 7cts. Two smaller garnet cabochons, with a slight purplish tint, are set as its piercing eyes. Surrounding the garnets is a delicate gold head with scroll motifs and sharp teeth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe snake motif, popular in Victorian jewellery since Prince Albert’s engagement ring to Queen Victoria, symbolised eternal love, rebirth, and wisdom. This piece combines those symbolic roots with a bold, tactile design that still feels strikingly modern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace weighs 19.15 grams and measures 36cm \/ 14” in length (choker-style length). The snake head itself measures 2 x 1.5cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with surface wear consistent with age. The clasp is secure, and all stones are intact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and charismatic example of late 19th-century snake jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572653732148,"sku":"1017810046","price":4708.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4281_1832882.jpg?v=1746372812","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/it-it\/products\/antique-victorian-gold-snake-necklace-with-garnet-cabochons-c-1880","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}