Vintage costume copy of opulent Victorian snake, serpent or dragon design lariat necklace, gold tone with red, green and clear rhinestones chrysoprase Please view and zoom-in on

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heavy glass faux pearls and crystal beads

it is not signed as we would expect

The silver tone does have the feel of rhodium plate which was used in Art Deco pieces through the 1930s

The snake-like links and snake chain follow the curves of the neckline and feel comfortable to wear

Vintage costume copy of opulent Victorian snake, serpent or dragon design lariat necklace, gold tone with red, green and clear rhinestones chrysoprase Please view and zoom-in onVintage snake serpent head statement lariat necklace a costume version of a Victorian fine jewellery piece with real gold, emeralds, diamonds and rubies, an example of which can be seen here: https: www. invaluable. com auction lot victorian love necklace ca 1840 1850 231 c 30e41dbbd4. Queen Victoria put snake jewellery under the fashion spotlight when Prince Albert bought her a snake engagement ring, with an emerald (her birthstone) embedded into it,