{"product_id":"antique-victorian-garnet-snake-heart-bracelet-18ct-gold-with-locket-and-box","title":"Antique Victorian Garnet Snake Heart Bracelet 18ct Gold With Locket And Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully preserved from the late 19th Century, this exquisite antique Victorian garnet snake bracelet is crowned with three cherry-pink almandine garnets atop the serpent’s head, with garnet eyes on either side. The head has also been finely engraved with foliate patterning and a large heart charm is suspended from its mouth, featuring another garnet in the centre, with a secret locket concealed at the back that would have traditionally held a lock of a loved one’s hair.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoiled snakes have long carried symbolic meaning, but they became especially popular in the 19th century as a token of love and devotion after Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a serpent ring during their courtship. The union of the snake’s head and tail represents eternity, while its tightly coiled body signifies a strong, unbreakable bond. Garnets enhance the romance further, with their deep red\/ pink hues evoking the passion, devotion, and the enduring love of the heart.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet is fashioned entirely in 18ct yellow gold with an ingeniously designed body, made up of star-studded snake-links, skilfully interlocked to create a long, articulated body that slithers fluidly. It’s finished with a sturdy box clasp that wraps around and fastens securely with the snake’s head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally crafted Victorian garnet snake bracelet, very rare and in excellent condition. It’s been accompanied faithfully over the centuries by its original antique box, with a dark leatherette exterior and double catch, that opens to reveal cream silk and a velvet cushion within, with a slithering indentation for the snake to rest in.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £5,300. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: JF0901 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790575882625,"sku":"JF0901","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Garnet-Snake-Heart-Bracelet-cover.jpg?v=1758806245","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-garnet-snake-heart-bracelet-18ct-gold-with-locket-and-box","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}