Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Brooch with Emerald Eyes Copper At the lobe

At the lobe

With delicate scrollwork and foliate detailing

Marked 15ct on the back of the clasp

There are some small chips and a few opal slivers missing but you hardly notice these when the necklace is worn as most of them are at the back

One centre stone is graded J/K in colour and VS1 clarity

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Brooch with Emerald Eyes Copper At the lobeA late 19th century Victorian diamond brooch in the form of a coiled snake a powerful symbol of eternal love and wisdom during the Victorian era. The snakes body forms three elegant loops, pav set with old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 3. 5 carats. The diamonds are bright and lively, graded H color with VS to SI clarity. The snakes head is set with vivid green cabochon emerald eyes. From its mouth, the serpent suspends a pear shaped diamond