Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle regency period and quite charming

and quite charming

France circa 1910

This striking 1920s necklace is strung with round glass beads featuring a colourful opalescent nacre reminiscent of petrol on water or a bubble

pre-dates the birth of Christ (

It was made around 1805

Victorian Ruby & Emerald Paste Snake Bangle regency period and quite charmingDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Striking late Victorian snake bangle, circa 1900. The serpent is particularly well executed, open mouthed with jagged teeth and forked tongue on display, set with a vivid ruby paste "brain" and emerald paste eyes. Hammered texture employed to represent the scales, and the body wraps around itself a few times after looping round the wrist. Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Red & Green Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS