Bracelet / necklace

1860 - 1860

This snake jewel is a real showpiece. The colourful enamel brings the jewel to life when light is reflected on it. It consists of flexible linked components so it can be worn either round the wrist or round the neck. During the Ancien Régime the snake had a rather negative connotation because of its association with evil, but during the Victorian period the snake motif was a favourite as a symbol of eternal love.

• Places and dates

  France, 1860? - 1860? (Production)

• Materials

  Diamond , Enamel (fused coating) , Gold , Ruby

• Category

  Jewellery

• Object number

  DMK99/4

• IPR status

  Public domain