Victorian Serpent Bracelet with Chased Head and Tail and Garnet Eyes

Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and evil, as well as fertility, passion, and rebirth. The Victorians employed the image of the snake as a symbol of everlasting love. This beautiful gold snake bracelet dates to the late Victorian period. The body is fashioned in a graduated snake(!) chain that tapers where it meets the neck and tail, the repoussé head and tail are delicately chased with a fancy scroll design. Almandine garnet eyes, scary and not very true to life teeth, forked tongue and a chain catch to make sure this exquisite bracelet doesn't get lost. The tongue of the clasp is affixed to the tail and seamlessly links with the head.