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TJC26643
Victorian 15ct Gold Garnet Snake Necklace
Victorian 15ct gold necklace (1880–1900). Set with garnet. Unmarked.
£4,450
Description
An exceptional antique 15ct gold snake necklace, presented in an associated antique velvet presentation box. Snake motifs experienced a massive revival in the Victorian era following Prince Albert's engagement gift to Queen Victoria, and pieces like this were often commissioned as special gifts. This piece features an intricately scaled gold articulated chain that leads to a highly detailed snake-head terminal. The head is set with a central oval-cut garnet, surrounded by split seed pearls and smaller cabochon garnets. Suspended from the mouth is a matching gold heart-shaped charm set with a central garnet with a vacant locket back. The necklace is constructed from 15ct yellow gold and secures with an original barrel clasp. Unmarked - XRF tested to confirm 15ct gold throughout. One link shows signs of crimping - this does not affect the integrity of the piece but is worth noting for transparency - please see the last photo in the gallery.
Details
PeriodVictorian
Date1880–1900
Metal15ct GoldUnmarkedAbout hallmarks
GemstoneGarnet
Length16in (41cm)4.2mm wide
ConditionVery goodOne link shows signs of 'crimping' - please see photos
Studio views
Victorian
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
Read the Victorian guide →Explore
Good to know
We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
- UK · Standard (3-5 Days) (Royal Mail Tracked 24): Free
- UK · Express (1-2 Days) (Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm): £10
- International · International Tracked (Royal Mail International Tracked): Free
- US orders: import tariffs are included, so there's nothing extra to pay. (We'd still suggest checking with your local customs office for any local fees.)
- Other international orders: any local import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
- Send it back within 14 days of telling us, as you received it.
- Refunded to the way you paid within 14 days of it reaching us.
- Plated or resized pieces are made to your order, so they can't be returned on a change of mind. If anything is faulty or not as described, including the plating or the resize, you can still return it.
- Faulty or not as described? We put it right and pay the postage.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
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Victorian 15ct Gold Garnet Snake Necklace
Victorian 15ct gold necklace (1880–1900). Set with garnet. Unmarked.
£4,450
Description
An exceptional antique 15ct gold snake necklace, presented in an associated antique velvet presentation box. Snake motifs experienced a massive revival in the Victorian era following Prince Albert's engagement gift to Queen Victoria, and pieces like this were often commissioned as special gifts. This piece features an intricately scaled gold articulated chain that leads to a highly detailed snake-head terminal. The head is set with a central oval-cut garnet, surrounded by split seed pearls and smaller cabochon garnets. Suspended from the mouth is a matching gold heart-shaped charm set with a central garnet with a vacant locket back. The necklace is constructed from 15ct yellow gold and secures with an original barrel clasp. Unmarked - XRF tested to confirm 15ct gold throughout. One link shows signs of crimping - this does not affect the integrity of the piece but is worth noting for transparency - please see the last photo in the gallery.
Details
PeriodVictorian
Date1880–1900
Metal15ct GoldUnmarkedAbout hallmarks
GemstoneGarnet
Length16in (41cm)4.2mm wide
ConditionVery goodOne link shows signs of 'crimping' - please see photos
Studio views
Victorian
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
Read the Victorian guide →Good to know
We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
- UK · Standard (3-5 Days) (Royal Mail Tracked 24): Free
- UK · Express (1-2 Days) (Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm): £10
- International · International Tracked (Royal Mail International Tracked): Free
- US orders: import tariffs are included, so there's nothing extra to pay. (We'd still suggest checking with your local customs office for any local fees.)
- Other international orders: any local import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
- Send it back within 14 days of telling us, as you received it.
- Refunded to the way you paid within 14 days of it reaching us.
- Plated or resized pieces are made to your order, so they can't be returned on a change of mind. If anything is faulty or not as described, including the plating or the resize, you can still return it.
- Faulty or not as described? We put it right and pay the postage.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
Caring for this piece
Explore
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