Victorian era 18K Gold Diamond Snake Brooch Pendant
A magnificent French Victorian-era jewel crafted in 18K gold, featuring a colorful enameled snake coiling around a diamond-set crescent moon. The serpent’s body displays vibrant red, blue, and green enamel, with an old mine-cut diamond (~0.20 ct) on its head and two diamond eyes. The crescent is set with 19 rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.80 ct, mounted in silver and backed on gold.
A bale is discreetly positioned behind the brooch, likely intended for suspending a pocket watch, and now offering the versatility to wear the piece as a pendant or to hang a small charm or pendant of your choice.
A rare and versatile example of fine Victorian French craftsmanship. The snake and crescent moon motif symbolize eternal renewal, protection, and feminine power, themes deeply cherished in 19th-century jewelry.
Measurements and condition
In overall very good antique condition with slight traces of uses.
French owl hallmark for 18k gold on the pin.
Height: 2.8cm
Width: 2.1cm
Weight: 6.42g
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