GOLD SNAKE BRACELET - Lot 13

GOLD SNAKE BRACELET Snake bracelet in 750-th yellow gold, with a flexible chain body featuring scales and a white gold head set with rose-cut diamonds; the eyes are accented with two small rubies. Clasp concealed within the mouth. Stretchable bracelet. Gross weight: 63.3 g. Inner diameter (at rest): 7.5 cm, stretchable. Note: Inspired by the imagery of the snake—a symbol of eternity, protection, and rebirth—this bracelet exemplifies the late 19th- and early 20th-century jewelry trend toward naturalistic motifs. The remarkable flexibility of the chain realistically replicates the reptile’s scales, while the finely sculpted head is set with rose-cut diamonds and brought to life by two ruby eyes. The clasp, ingeniously integrated into the animal’s mouth, is a testament to the jeweler’s meticulous craftsmanship.