Georgian Ouroboros Snake Locket tiara It's set with 20 vibrant

It's set with 20 vibrant amethyst pastes

tests as 18k gold and platinum

It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the early 19th Century

and the piece remains in excellent condition

The shape and style

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Locket tiara It's set with 20 vibrantDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A cool Georgian ouroboros locket set with a halo of natural pearls around a central glass fronted compartment. It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. The Ouroboros, or "tail devourer", is a potent symbol that's been around since ancient times. It represents introspection and the cyclical nature of things, and originated in ancient Egyptian culture before entering the western tradition