{"product_id":"antique-victorian-snake-serpent-necklace-18k-gold-diamond-enamel-c-1860","title":"Victorian Antique Gold Snake Serpent Necklace with Diamond Pearl and Blue Enamel, Circa 1860","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis particular necklace presents some of the most desirable and impressive traits of Victorian goldsmithing - its entirety is crafted from 18ct gold, which has a lovely, rich and warm antique gold tone. The articulated design imitates a lifelike snake and also allows for a very smooth and comfortable wear, truly coming to life upon wearing and movement. The craftsmanship in order to make a graduated, solid, yet smoothly flexible chain is remarkable and is a highlight and testament to Victorian craftsmanship and in our opinion, inimitable with a contemporary piece to this degree of finesse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe clasp fixes into the main head of the snake, which has been equally impressively decorated with a deep blue enamel over a textured background, accented with pearls, rose cut diamonds and two garnet cabochons as its eyes. What is particularly delightful is the thinner coiled section of the enamel that features both enamel and gold surface engravings of foliate motifs that wrap around its tail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating 18ct gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Total Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e38cm Length (Head section inc drop approx 4x2cm)\/\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e21.57g\/0.69 troy oz\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58246567395715,"sku":"10091","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/mc_5085a640-ff63-4bff-b2f4-6eaad2fe9f58.jpg?v=1781516518","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-snake-serpent-necklace-18k-gold-diamond-enamel-c-1860","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}