GEORGIAN DOUBLE OUROBOROS SNAKE BROOCH

This is an absolutely gorgeous Georgian double Ouroboros snake brooch.

The main snake is made of natural graduated pearls, and has a cabochon emerald paste eye.

The second snake is made of gold and coils inside the pearl snake. The entire body has a beautiful crosshatch chasing. 
It’s an early 19th century piece, circa 1810
The kidney bean shape locket in the centre contains the original hair and gold wording that reads; ‘Lavender Idol’

This is such a unique and special piece!

Approx size 3cm x 1.8cm
Approx weight: 4.9g

The Ouroboros has been a popular symbol since ancient times. Literally meaning ‘tail-devourer’.

The Ouroboros represented the concept of ‘eternity’ and ‘love everlasting’,.

It symbolises love, mourning, health and romance.