Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Necklace With Cabochon Garnet Eyes

A good 18ct gold snake necklace that was made circa 1860-1880. The chain is graduated like a snake’s body and the clasp enters the snake’s mouth.. The snake’s head has been beautifully engraved and has been set with two cabochon cut garnets for the eyes.  Most Victorian jewellery is full of hidden meanings. In the Victorian era it became very fashionable to wear snake jewellery after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with the very first engagement ring, which was in the image of a snake with an emerald set head.

The snake is an emblem of “Eternal love” so what a wonderful gift to someone you adore.