Victorian diamond and enamel snake pendant. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open backcut-down setting with an approximate weight of 2.20 carats, further set with two round rose cutdiamonds in closed backgrain and rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.02 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.22 carats, to a coiled blue enamel serpent design featuring gold detailing, engraved stylised scales to reverse, and open and closed backholing, accompanied by a fine chain, pendant 2.5cm in length, chain approximately 18" in length. Tested yellow gold and silver, circa 1870.
Victorian diamond and enamel snake pendant, circa 1870.
Victorian diamond and enamel snake pendant. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 2.20 carats, further set with two round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain and rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.02 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.22 carats, to a coiled blue enamel serpent design featuring gold detailing, engraved stylised scales to reverse, and open and closed backholing, accompanied by a fine chain, pendant 2.5cm in length, chain approximately 18" in length. Tested yellow gold and silver, circa 1870.