Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and evil, as well as fertility, passion, and rebirth. The Victorians employed the image of the snake as a symbol of everlasting love. This beautiful and incredibly unusual snake bracelet is fashioned almost entirely in pearls and dates to the late Victorian period. The snaked head is crowned with a row of larger pearls and its garnet eyes are framed with a strung fringe of tiny seed pearls. The pearls are strung and sewn onto a mother of pearl base. An absolutely stunning piece sold in its original box.