Antique Snake Bracelet in Gold Fill With Paste Stones birds or even a handbag

or even a handbag

This adorable Victorian bar pin features a heart topped with a wee Lover's knot for a bow

A generous bale allows for any width of chain or ribbon to easily thread through it

framing a black enamel scene with a white urn (representing the deceased's final resting place)

Marks: French hallmarks-eagle head & diamond

Antique Snake Bracelet in Gold Fill With Paste Stones birds or even a handbagThe snake motif has been utilized in jewelry since the Ancients. Long considered as a symbol of royalty and wisdom, it has been documented that Cleopatra was famous for her snake jewelry. Later, the design was popularized during the Victorian Era when Prince Albert famously presented Queen Victoria with an engagement ring in the form of a snake. Representing eternal love, that ring caused a sensation, and snake jewelry has been a fashion statement