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-engraved head and cabochon ruby eyes, so it wraps the wrist twice and holds its shape without a clasp.

• Circa [1880-1900
• 9 karat gold
• Ruby eyes
• Flexible tubogas coil construction
• Interior circumference approximately 17cm