Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Snake Earrings necklaces A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled

A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelled as a cartoonish snake coiled around a large oval garnet cabochon prize

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

Central old English brilliant cut Diamond - 0

Width at head: 7

with pierced openwork to the gallery and silver settings to accentuate the natural colour of the diamonds

Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Snake Earrings necklaces A gorgeous mid-Victorian pendant modelledDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 There's something distinctly snake like about these gorgeous antique earrings. They date from the Edwardian era, circa 1910, set with marquise cut sapphires and diamonds the stones rest in beautifully worked millegrain platinum settings. Each diamond drop is individually articulated, meaning they move smoothly and freely when worn. With 18k gold lever back tops. STONES Natural Blue Sapphires 12. 4 x 5. 0mm Eight cut Diamonds