Victorian 15ct Gold Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case feed-gender-unisex and this would be as

and this would be as stylish on a ladies lapel as a gentleman's tie

At the centre sits a richly coloured octagonal-cut sapphire weighing approximately 0

the Goddess taking a widely awake attitude with eyes open and head up

The design was made famous by the Portuguese Chrysoberyl earrings (sometimes rock crystal were used) that were at the height of fashion in the 1770s

giving it a lifelike quality without feeling overworked

Victorian 15ct Gold Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case feed-gender-unisex and this would be asFew motifs in Victorian jewellery are as symbolic as the snake. Popularised after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent engagement ring in 1839, the snake became a symbol of eternal love, wisdom and devotion, its endless form representing infinity itself. This extraordinary Victorian necklace takes that symbolism one step further, with the serpent clutching a beautifully engraved heart shaped locket suspended below. Set with rich cabochon