Antique Enamel Snake Stickpin of 18k Gold vintage scarab ring The Blessed Virgin Mary or

The Blessed Virgin Mary or Mother Mary is celebrated and venerated by many of Christian faiths as the mother of Jesus Christ

1g and is sizable enough to be worn by a man or woman

and it is marked for 14k gold with a serial number

perfect for collectors of Edwardian elegance or aficionados of fine enamel jewelry

its body adorned with glistening old European cut diamonds and finished with a piercing gaze of ruby-set eyes

Antique Enamel Snake Stickpin of 18k Gold vintage scarab ring The Blessed Virgin Mary orStep back in time to the Victorian era with this finely rendered enamel snake stickpin (circa 1870). Crafted in solid 18k gold, the serpent coils gracefully, its form accented by detailed enamel work and a tiny red glass eye that adds a lifelike touch. The pin head measures 0. 8 inches by 0. 5 inches, while the full length extends to 3. 3 inches. The gold content has been verified through XRF (x ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jewelers acid