The Antique Jewellery Company The Gift Guide
Latest Finds What's Hot Expert Picks The Archive Sale Eras Collections
Contact Book Appointment Join VIP
Wishlist Sign In
The Antique Jewellery Company
Book Your Appointment
Free Delivery, Returns & Sizing
The Antique Jewellery Company Experts since 1975Read Our Story
The Antique Jewellery Company

Victorian Diamond Snake Brooch

449F
791 Admirers Rare Find

A wonderful lover’s brooch – this piece has all the hidden meanings. The entwined snake is designed in a heart shape and represents ‘Eternal Love’. The pearl symbolises wisdom through experience and is believed to attract wealth and luck as well as to offer protection. As well as symbolising love, excellence and purity the diamonds, because of their unmatched hardness and clarity, represent power, strength, brilliance and unparalleled beauty. Diamond is the birthstone for April and is often used for a sixty-year anniversary. This brooch was made circa 1840.

The Details
Ollys Pick

Unusual, beautiful and in lovely condition

Essentials

Item Number:
449F
Materials:
Measurements:
1¼ in / 3.2 cm in height by ⅞ in / 2.2 cm in width
Diamonds approx 1 carat 20 total weight
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
11 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, gold and silver
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

Condition

Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Sustainable Luxury

The Responsible Choice

Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours.

Find Out More
Sustainable Luxury
AJC Guarantee
Our Guarantee

Our Guarantee

We always stand by our five core principles: Quality, Rarity, Expertise, Peace of Mind and Personal Touch

Find Out More