Victorian Serpent Stick Pin

Victorian Serpent Stick PinCool antique stick pin formed as a snake coiled around an old cut diamond. The serpent has a silly, cartoonish face (as was the fashion, seemingly), and it's crafted in 15ct gold. Offered in the original leather presentation box and dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Snake: 19. 2mm by 5. 8mm Stone: Old European cut diamond Marks: None, tested as 15ct gold Condition: Great antique condition

Hallmarks: Spanish

with granulated metal dividers and a gold bolt ring clasp

Super cute antique flower cluster ring dating from the early 20th century

and the pendant was made at a time when European high society was gripped by an "Egyptomania" - fascinated by all things Egyptian

tests as silver

symbol for our intuition and the ability to see clearly through illusions or chaotic situations

Stones: Single cut diamonds (aka eight-cuts)

01ct aquamarine (calculated weight)

but also by the skills and strength of Zeus" Cronus is forced to vomit up the stone and the five siblings (in reverse order)

the 1780s saw the inception of modern philosophy

This one was made by W Wright Ltd of Brighton

five small diamonds are surrounded by a wide