Extraordinary 18ct Snake Pendant halo ring and China - the decorative

and China - the decorative technique of enameling has been a widespread practice for millennia

possibly representing a meaningful souvenir of a Grand European Tour

protection

Perpignan garnets have a special history- the were only mined between the 17th-20th centuries in the Perpignan region

though they are usually not used for their original winding purpose in the modern day

Extraordinary 18ct Snake Pendant halo ring and China - the decorativeA rare pendant circa 1860 1870, this sensual, diamond studded bauble features a particularly fine rendering of the serpent that coils endlessly for the wearer! With a smart, geometric top, the pendant features a snake coiled four times, with diamonds inset into her lithe head. The details are perfectly in line with the bold features of this era. Materials and Features: 18ct gold, diamonds Age Origin: English, Archaeological Revival, c. 1860