Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9ct gold, Hairwork, Snake pin

Antique Georgian Ouroboros mourning brooch, 9ct gold, Hairwork, Snake pinA sweet little antique Georgian era ouroboros mourning brooch or pin. The Ouroboros is a depiction of a snake or serpent eating its own tail, creating a never ending cycle, the symbol of eternity. They embody the sentiment of eternal love, remembering the loved one forever, they are one of the most recognised and oldest symbols of the everlasting and it was for this connection with eternity that meant they were often used in mourning jewellery. This

An absolutely stunning vintage

It has a stylish 9ct gold twist finial with a small integral bale to the top

largest opal approx 5mm length and 4mm width

It has a white enamel dial with black roman numerals and gold tone hands

25" length / depthWeighs approx 2

Made from bloomed 9ct gold it has the rich appearance of high carat gold

Each link is stamped with the lion passant for sterling silver and the chain has a sterling silver t bar

would best fit a wrist of 6" - 6

A charming antique Georgian rose cut diamond navette shaped ring

an easy to wear antique chain

18ct yellow gold band with a sparkling diamond set to the centre and a further small diamond either side

Art Nouveau era turquoise lavalier pendant