Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants animal jewellery A gorgeous Victorian ruby-set horseshoe

A gorgeous Victorian ruby-set horseshoe pendant dating from the late 19th Century

larger than usual

thought to have been brought over in around 200 BC

The term was likely inspired by damask silk

champagne bottle

Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants animal jewellery A gorgeous Victorian ruby-set horseshoeDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A superb pair of antique snake pendants, with additional brooch fittings. They're each set with a ruby and emerald brain, with rose cut diamonds which travel down the snakes bodies. Dating from the Victorian period, circa 1840, they were originally used as as sliders, and work perfectly as a pendant or brooch! Crafted in 18 karat gold with silver settings and additional ruby and diamond set eyes. STONES Ruby & Emerald Rose Cut