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Victorian Turquoise Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Snake Antique Unisex Stickpin Wilson's Estate Jewelry

Victorian Turquoise Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Snake Antique Unisex Stickpin

Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon carved to depict a scarab beetle and measuring 7.5 x 10.0 mm
Opaque light greenish-blue in color with white and brown matrix throughout
Bezel set with a highly rendered twisting snake surround
Engraved with scale texture and emerald flush-set in head
1.0 mm round cut and transparent bright green in color
Completed by pinstem
Tested as 14-karat gold
Circa: 1860s
Head measures: 9/16 x 3/4 inch
Total length: 2 3/8 inches
Total weight: 2.4 grams
Stock Number: We-11321

This twisting serpent protects the enchanting turquoise scarab, which hails from the Victorian fascination with Egyptian motifs. A symbol of eternal love and wisdom, this motif was made popular by Queen Victoria and remains a theme in fashion to this day!