Estate Victorian Ruby Eyed Gold Snake Coil Bracelet
The serpent swallowing its own tail was Victorian shorthand for eternal love—Albert gave Victoria a snake ring at their engagement and the motif ran through the rest of the century. This coiled example is built on flexible gas-pipe tubogas links with a hand...
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Antique Victorian coiled gold snake bracelet with ruby eyes and flexible tubogas links. One of a kind at De La Paix.
The serpent swallowing its own tail was Victorian shorthand for eternal love—Albert gave Victoria a snake ring at their engagement and the motif ran through the rest of the century. This coiled example is built on flexible gas-pipe tubogas links with a hand-engraved head and cabochon ruby eyes, so it wraps the wrist twice and holds its shape without a clasp.
- Metal9 karat gold
- DetailCirca [1880-1900
- DetailRuby eyes
- DetailFlexible tubogas coil construction
- DetailInterior circumference approximately 17cm
Questions
Is this piece one of a kind?
Yes. Each vintage and estate piece is one of a kind, so once it has sold it is gone.
Are the stones natural?
Most vintage pieces are set with natural stones. The description lists each stone; write to bespoke@shopdelapaix.com for more detail on any piece.
How long will my bracelets take to arrive?
Most orders take 2–3 weeks to arrive, but some items may take longer. All items ship free with FedEx 2Day in the US.
Do you make bespoke pieces?
Yes. We can change the stone, carat weight or gold, reset natural diamonds from a vintage piece, or create something new. Write to bespoke@shopdelapaix.com.
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