Antique snake bracelet crafted in yellow gold and decorated with...
Antique snake bracelet crafted in yellow gold and decorated with royal blue enamel and diamonds at the head. Snake-themed jewelry gained popularity after Queen Victoria chose it as an engagement ring, the shape symbolizing eternal love. It remained popular during the Art Deco and Retro periods. Later, high jewelry designers followed this style, as seen in Bvlgari's Serpenti line. This articulated, semi-rigid bracelet combines carved bodies that mimic scales with enameled heads crafted using traditional techniques and decorated with precious stones. Diamond weight approximately 0.90 carats.
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Antique snake bracelet crafted in yellow gold and decorated with royal blue enamel and diamonds at the head. Snake-themed jewelry gained popularity after Queen Victoria chose it as an engagement ring, the shape symbolizing eternal love. It remained popular during the Art Deco and Retro periods. Later, high jewelry designers followed this style, as seen in Bvlgari's Serpenti line. This articulated, semi-rigid bracelet combines carved bodies that mimic scales with enameled heads crafted using traditional techniques and decorated with precious stones. Diamond weight approximately 0.90 carats.
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