Mid Victorian Garnet & Snake Pendant white gold applied ropework

applied ropework

It's a lovely statement piece

Carnelian base

Some wear to the back of the band

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

Mid Victorian Garnet & Snake Pendant white gold applied ropeworkDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous mid Victorian pendant modelled as a cartoonish snake coiled around a large oval garnet cabochon prize. The stone is foil backed, meaning that the light reflects back through it showing off the deep red colour. Modelled in 15k yellow gold, it dates from circa 1870. STONES Natural Garnet Cabochon 20. 3 x 14. 7mm MEASUREMENTS 2. 9 x 1. 9cm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 7. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold