A charming snake brooch from the Victorian era. Designed as the head of a snake appearing through a trefoil motif of gold. The head of the snake is principally set with a chunky old cut diamond to the centre and surrounded by smaller single cut diamonds. The snakes head is further embellished with cabochon emeralds for eyes. Clutched between his teeth is a freshwater pearl which is beautifully suspended from a diamond set cap. Set in silver on gold to an 18ct gold pin.

The Details

• Circa: 1880
• Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.1cm
• Estimated total diamond weight: 0.5 carats
• Freshwater Pearl Dimensions: 14 x 8mm
• Hallmark: Tests as 18ct gold