Victorian 15ct Gold Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case feed-gender-unisex This one takes the form

This one takes the form of a tiny sparkling tiara

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

giving it a lifelike quality without feeling overworked

The necklace features graduated white pastes set in articulated silver links

Victorian 15ct Gold Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case feed-gender-unisex This one takes the formFew 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