Antique Victorian Turquoise Garnet Gold Snake Brooch Pin power of love what their lives were like

what their lives were like

but I have a seriously strong weakness for all things Art Nouveau

This Victorian Scottish brooch was handcrafted around 1870

This is a beautiful piece in a navette shape that reminds me of the blades on an propeller

this necklace has the look of all that glamour without the price tag

Antique Victorian Turquoise Garnet Gold Snake Brooch Pin power of love what their lives were likeThe serpent has been connected to humanity for as far back as we look. Adam, Eve, Ra, the ancient Romans and Africans, all held a place in their art and symbolism for the snake. Some saw him as the God of Sun, some associated him with Original Sin, others saw him as signs of Good Fortune, of Protection. Snakes are, in fact, one of the most deadly animals in the world and as humans we are hard wired to have a visceral reaction to them, so its no