Antique Victorian Blue Enamel and Diamond Snake Brooch

An early Victorian light blue enamel and diamond serpent snake brooch in yellow gold, designed as a coiled snake, the eye have been set with rubies and suspending a pear shape cabochon opal in a delicate claw setting with blue enamel. the body with Cambridge blue enamel patterning and 15ct gold.

No Hallmarks

Tested as 15ct gold.

Circa 1840

Width 4 cm x height 4.5 cm

What makes this piece so unique is the stunning opal drop which is not normally seen and the striking Cambridge blue choice of enamel colour.

Snake Jewellery – Brooch