Snake jewelry
Jewels in the form of a serpent, a symbol of eternity and love.
Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria an engagement ring in the form of a snake in 1839, and snake jewelry became one of the great motifs of the Victorian period. Bulgari’s Serpenti carried the motif into the twentieth century.
What to look for
Look for missing stones in the eyes and head, and check hinges and flexible bodies for repairs.
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