Antique Georgian Garnet Mourning Snake Pin 18ct Gold With Box Semi-Precious_Blue Enamel It’s also heavily associated with

It’s also heavily associated with the heart and contrasts beautifully with the brightness of diamonds and pearls

they were deliberately long enough to be tucked into a belt and the clasp was usually adorned with a pocket watch

It was clearly very dear to its original owner and deserves to be treasured once more

It looks beautiful when worn it would make a stunning engagement ring

the Whitaker Family Crest with the Latin phrase “Robur Atque Fides” (Strength & Faith)

Antique Georgian Garnet Mourning Snake Pin 18ct Gold With Box Semi-Precious_Blue Enamel It’s also heavily associated withAn exquisite antique Georgian snake pin beautifully preserved from the early 19th Century. The snakes head and tail are fashioned in 18ct gold and crowned with deep red rose cut garnets. The body is made up of a thick band of plaited brown hair that coils elegantly into two tight loops in the centre. Mourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and sometimes included a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept