RARE Antique Diamond Serpent Wrap Bangle, by Tessier
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If Victorian jewelry ever had a showstopper, this is it! A slinky triple-coil serpent, all woven gold with that rich, textured feel we adore. It wraps around the wrist with old-world drama from the 19th-century. The head is a work of art, with chased scales that look very realistic, set with three sparkling old-cut diamonds, bright emerald eyes, and the tiniest ruby tongue tucked into a clever bite clasp. She definitely has a bite!
Serpent jewels were the ultimate love tokens of their day, all about eternal love, protection, and devotion. After Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent ring, London jewelers could barely keep up with demand! This beauty is pure luxury: gold weave, the gem details, the clever jaw clasp—every bit of it shouts Victorian.
And the box! The original Tessier, London case is the kind of provenance collectors dream about. It’s the perfect finishing touch, showing this bracelet started its journey in the glittering display cases of a top Mayfair jeweler.
Tessier operated among the respected jewelers of Victorian Mayfair, sourcing beautifully made pieces from skilled London workshops. Their name doesn’t carry the modern familiarity of houses like Garrard, yet the quality of the jewelry found in Tessier boxes is often comparable — a reminder of how many exceptional makers worked behind the scenes in the 19th century.
- 15kt Yellow Gold (stamped)
- Tests as 19kt
- Will fit up to a 6 - 7.5" wrist
- 30.3 Grams
- Comes with original box
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