French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-gender-unisex often given as a token

often given as a token of affection or as a protective charm

Marie Louise

these elements catch and reflect the light in such a way that the ring appears to hold more diamonds than it does

the spider represents patience

NZ (New Zealand)

French Art Nouveau Silver Paste and Faux Pearl Winged Serpent Necklace feed-gender-unisex often given as a tokenAn extraordinary French Art Nouveau necklace dating from the turn of the twentieth century, formed as a winged serpent suspended from an elaborate silver paste necklet. Set throughout with sparkling white paste stones, accented with green and ruby red paste and centred by faux pearls, it is a remarkable survivor from one of the most imaginative periods in jewellery history. At the heart of the necklace hangs a fantastical winged serpent, a motif