A Snake Necklace, the body of fancy graduated links, to a head set with an oval cabochon garnet and
A Snake Necklace, the body of fancy graduated links, to a head set with an oval cabochon garnet and round cabochon garnet eyes, and a heart shaped drop suspending from its mouth with an oval cabochon garnet set centrally, drop length 4.8cm, length 36cm see illustration
For a similar example and a narrative on items of this nature see pages 112 to 117 of Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti
. The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 22.0 grams. CR made 07.02.20.
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A Snake Necklace, the body of fancy graduated links, to a head set with an oval cabochon garnet and round cabochon garnet eyes, and a heart shaped drop suspending from its mouth with an oval cabochon garnet set centrally, drop length 4.8cm, length 36cm see illustration
For a similar example and a narrative on items of this nature see pages 112 to 117 of Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti
. The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 22.0 grams. CR made 07.02.20.