
Antique Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds. It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patinated silver-topped 18K gold and lively red enamel, these embracing snakes symbolize the message of love that they have represented since ancient times. Item #: BA-21944 Country: Possibly England Circa: 1840s-1850s Size: 6.75" interioir circumference Materials: 88 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.30 carats); 4 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); Enamel; Silver-topped 18K Gold Gram Weight: 65 g Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Queen Victoria's double headed snake bracelet...
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