{"product_id":"antique-georgian-garnet-mourning-snake-pin-18ct-gold-with-box","title":"Antique Georgian Garnet Mourning Snake Pin 18ct Gold With Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite antique Georgian snake pin beautifully preserved from the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century. The snakes head and tail are fashioned in 18ct gold and crowned with deep red rose cut garnets. The body is made up of a thick band of plaited brown hair that coils elegantly into two tight loops in the centre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and sometimes included a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer’s heart. The coiled serpent was a popular motif representing eternal love and is further emphasised by the garnets which also symbolise everlasting love.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a rare antique treasure and has remained in pristine condition. It’s complete with a long 18ct pin and an antique box with plum velvet interior and the maker’s insignia under the lid “Goldsmith \u0026amp; Jeweller – Alfred Souter – 76 Nethergate Dundee”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: CP33 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43457191051476,"sku":"CP33","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/products\/Antique-Georgian-Garnet-Mourning-Snake-Pin-18ct-Gold-With-Box-cover.jpg?v=1667999571","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-georgian-garnet-mourning-snake-pin-18ct-gold-with-box","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}