Antique Victorian Snake Natural Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Necklace

A sculptural serpent in 18k gold winds its way around a cable chain in this outstanding and captivating Victorian necklace. The head of the snake has been bejeweled with natural rubies and rose cut diamonds. Engravings add detail around the glinting ruby eyes, and trail down to the tip of the tail, bringing to life the scales of this timeless emblem of transformation and intuition. 

-18" long 

-Chain and pendant test as 18k gold. Sterling silver along the top of the head

-Four rose cut diamonds

-One 2.3mm natural ruby and two 1.2mm natural rubies 

-11.1g

-Pendant measures approximately 14mm x 28mm 

-Links are 2.3mm wide 

-Chain is vintage and pendant is antique