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Agram.m
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A Sterling (hallmarked) silver snake bracelet with amber on the head,
very large snake earrings also Sterling and a wonderful decorated silver (Sterling, halmarked) ring. The SNAKE or serpent was the symbol of royalty and deity in early Egyptian society. Victorian jewelry often used an entwined snake to symbolize infinity and eternal love. Over the years the snake has also come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom.
While serpent motif jewelry goes far back in history, it's popularity really spread starting in the 1840s and peaked between then and the 1860s . The snake is timeless and unique in both it's art and symbolism.
Here three very simply lovely jewel examples of this snake.
Sterling Silver Fine JewelryLike the moon it’s been associated with for millennia, silver reflects the …
Egyptian Revival JewelryYou might think the intrigue surrounding the ill-fated Cleopatra, last quee…
Mustangtony thanks for loving
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These are beautiful, and I've never seen earrings like these!!! But I don't think that I'd wear these on a first date. I love the bracelet, especially. : )
MiKKoChristmas11' you are completely right, the earrings are rare but quite large and de bracelet is beautiful, also the ring, nice decorated. thanks for your nice comment and loving.
Chinese year of the Snake by the way.
Valentino97, thanks for this fact, I didn't think about this nice coincidence Also thanks for loving!
AR8Jason the sss.....s have always been popular I understand also from your comment till the 1900s! Nice to know and thanks for your loving too.
Newtimes thanks for your loyalty and comment !
AR8Jason, yes of course you are right. As described above indeed the snake was the symbol of royalty and deity in early Egyptian society and also with the Egyptian revival. Thanks for your valuable comment.
Thanks for loving Hunter
I have never had any with snakes, certainly would have kept them if I did.
PhilDavidAlexanderMorris neither did I but in a antique vintage collection it seems to me they should not lack because it's a much seen topic for jewelry both now and in the past. In any case thanks for your comment and loving.
bratjdd your responding on a lot of my collectors items is a great pleasure for me, thanks.