Description

A late Victorian gold serpent brooch, dating to approximately 1880 to 1900. This Victorian emerald and diamond brooch features two interlocking circular forms, including a textured serpent-inspired element. A vivid round emerald, sits alongside an old-cut diamond, creating a compact and distinctive design. The brooch weighs over 10g, giving it a reassuringly substantial feel.

Why We Love This Brooch

This late nineteenth century pin has the substance and individuality that make Victorian jewellery so appealing. The asymmetric arrangement feels distinctive without becoming difficult to wear, while the emerald green and old-cut diamond provide restrained colour and sparkle. We also like the considerable weight and solid construction, which give the brooch a quality often missing from later lightweight examples.

Its subtle serpent influence adds another layer of period character without dominating the design. Serpents became especially significant in Victorian jewellery after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent engagement ring in 1839. During the period, the motif came to symbolise eternal love, wisdom and continuity, so it appeared frequently in rings, brooches and bracelets. Here, the scale-like texture gives the design a clear serpent influence without making the motif overly literal.

How to Style

This Victorian gold serpent brooch suits someone who prefers unusual antique jewellery rather than highly formal pieces. It works particularly well on a jacket lapel, knitwear, scarf or structured dress. At the same time, its circular form makes it easy to combine with both antique and contemporary jewellery. It would especially appeal to a collector of Victorian serpent jewellery and antique or distinctive gold brooches.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: 9ct gold, emerald, diamond
• DIMENSIONS: Approx 30mm x 20mm
• ERA/HALLMARK: Victorian era circa 1880s. Tests for higher than 9ct gold.
• WEIGHT: 10.22g
• CONDITION: The brooch is in good antique condition with wear and patina consistent with its age. Darkening and oxidation are visible to the reverse, which is not unusual on antique gold alloys containing copper or silver. The pin fitting appears intact and functional, and the piece is ready to wear.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.