Snake Earrings Ruby Gold Art Nouveau Etruscan Revival c1900 Victorian Museum

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A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ETRUSCAN REVIVAL VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE PAIR OF EARRINGS WITH SNAKES AND RUBY EYES - WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM ITALY AND THE NETHERLANDS WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE JEWELS - PLEASE LOOK! THE ORIGINAL EARRINGS IN 12K GOLD - AS THE EARLY ITALIAN JEWELS WERE - WITH ENTWINED SNAKES AND RUBY EYES - OH MY!!!! THEY REALLY DON'T GET BETTER THAN THIS! VERY RARE PIECES - AND DATING TO C1900. The earrings are in excellent period condition. There is a tiny split in the gold at the end of one earring where the hook is inserted - about 2mm long - which does not detract from the earrings in any way in my opinion but I wanted to mention it. They are 5 cm (2 inches) long and across. The gold tests for 12K gold. Together they weigh 11.4 grams.
Snake Earrings Ruby Gold Art Nouveau Etruscan Revival c1900 Victorian Museum
Description
A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ETRUSCAN REVIVAL VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE PAIR OF EARRINGS WITH SNAKES AND RUBY EYES - WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM ITALY AND THE NETHERLANDS WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE JEWELS - PLEASE LOOK!
THE ORIGINAL EARRINGS IN 12K GOLD - AS THE EARLY ITALIAN JEWELS WERE - WITH ENTWINED SNAKES AND RUBY EYES -  OH MY!!!!  THEY REALLY DON'T GET BETTER THAN THIS!   VERY RARE PIECES - AND DATING TO C1900.
Museum Quality antique Art Nouveau Etruscan Italian snake earrings in stunning large hoops. These are from the Tuscany region of Italy, probably Florence or Arezzo.   They are original early earrings.  The snakes have ruby eyes.  The earrings are 12K gold as was the tradition of the period in Italy.  They have gorgeous Etruscan detailing.  They date to c1870-1920.  Very Rare and Wonderful!
And snake and nature inspired jewelry is all the rage today - look at the Veranda photos I have included and the picture of Naomi Watts from the Golden Globes!
In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love.  It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom.  The jewel is from the estate of a New York aristocrat and dates to c1860-1900.
The earrings are in excellent period condition.  There is a tiny split in the gold at the end of one earring where the hook is inserted - about 2mm long - which does not detract from the earrings in any way in my opinion but I wanted to mention it.  They are 5 cm (2 inches) long and across.  The gold tests for 12K gold.  Together they weigh 11.4 grams.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!
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This auction is only for the Snake Earrings.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
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