AC Silver has dated this Victorian Pearl Snake Pendant to the 1880s.

This magnificent, fine and impressive pearl pendant has been crafted in platinum.
The pendant displays a stunning and large natural saltwater pearl, enveloped with a platinum coiling snake design.
The snake setting is embellished with an impressive feature pavé set Old European round cur diamond to the head, flanked with two rubies representing the eyes.

The body of the snake is further embellished with seventy pavé set diamonds graduating in size, in a combination of Old European, eight and Dutch cuts.
This magnificent and rare pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18' platinum trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper portion.

The chain secures to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
This impressive diamond and pearl pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.

This natural pearl necklace is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to a pearl report supplied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory.
Such a large pearl pendant, set with diamonds, is becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.
Condition
This antique 1880s pendant is excellent quality, set with a stunning and large natural saltwater pearl displaying fine colour, lustre and presence.

The high colour graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.
The rubies display fine colour and brilliance.
This pearl and diamond snake pendant is an excellent gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning natural pearl and diamond pendant in platinum.
Ruby Quality
Cut Round faceted
Content 0.01 carat
Diamond Quality
Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) P1
Cut Old European/Dutch/Eight
Content 0.68 carat
Number of Diamonds
71
Dimensions
Length of drop 3.4cm/1.34'
Width of pendant 1.63cm/0.64'
Height of pearl 2.6cm/1.02'
Chain length 45.72cm/18'
Weight
13.02 grams (excluding chain)
Date: Circa 1880
A video is available upon request.
AC Silver has dated this Victorian Pearl Snake Pendant to the 1880s.
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