Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants animal jewellery The bug has a two-tone

The bug has a two-tone matte and gloss finish

champagne bottle

and has been used throughout European history in this role ever since - notably by the emperors of Germany (who claimed their empire to be a continuation of ancient Rome

thought to have been brought over in around 200 BC

Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants animal jewellery The bug has a two-toneDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A superb pair of antique snake pendants, with additional brooch fittings. They're each set with a ruby and emerald brain, with rose cut diamonds which travel down the snakes bodies. Dating from the Victorian period, circa 1840, they were originally used as as sliders, and work perfectly as a pendant or brooch! Crafted in 18 karat gold with silver settings and additional ruby and diamond set eyes. STONES Ruby & Emerald Rose Cut