Antique Garnet Snake Pin

Ref: C8283T

An antique garnet pin. The pin features a pear cut garnet, bezel set in yellow gold. Surrounding the garnet is a textured snake, coiling around itself. The garnet leads to a polished yellow gold band.

The Victorians loved using symbolism in jewellery. Snakes have been revered for millennia, often symbolising love, health, and immortality. Snakes are also used to represent eternity, especially when it wraps around itself. Queen Victoria’s engagement ring was two snakes overlapping, representing the eternal love from Alfred. The garnet symbolises trust an commitment, suggesting this pin could symbolise an eternal friendship, or love.

Era: 19th Century.

Metal: Tests 14ct Yellow Gold.

Stones: Garnet: 1.30cts.

Fittings: Pin.

Dimensions: Snake: 10 x 15 mm. Pin: 6 cm.