Vintage costume copy of opulent Victorian snake, serpent or dragon design lariat necklace, gold tone with red, green and clear rhinestones chrysoprase The snake-like links and snake

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

There are some flaws with the condition - the gold tone is worn and knocked in some places and there is one chip in one of the petals as shown in the close-up picture

Suspended from this central panel are two delicate chains ending in double beads separated by a chrome disc

it is not signed as we would expect

Vintage costume copy of opulent Victorian snake, serpent or dragon design lariat necklace, gold tone with red, green and clear rhinestones chrysoprase The snake-like links and snakeVintage 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,