Mid Victorian Turquoise Ouroboros Snake Bangle hoop earrings French Hallmarks for 18k gold

French Hallmarks for 18k gold and platinum

modified octagonal cut

with aquamarine in the centre and petals set with pearls

London 1895

Crafted in 18 karat gold with maker's mark TE

Mid Victorian Turquoise Ouroboros Snake Bangle hoop earrings French Hallmarks for 18k goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An outrageous mid Victorian snake bangle dating from the 1860s. Serpent themed jewellery has always been popular, however in throughout the Victorian period demand skyrocketed. It seems to have inspired some sort of bizarre competition among English jewellers to see who could produce the weirdest silliest snakey face and this is one of the best I've seen. From its pear cabochon turquoise "brain" and double looped tail, to its