Antique Garnet Snake Charm of 18k Gold tiny locket with its branching form

with its branching form

confirming the gold’s 14k purity

means “to turn around

It is 14k gold with natural gold nuggets and is marked "Sutter" and "Nome" on the reverse

The lizard was originally a vintage pin (circa 1960) transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring bail

Antique Garnet Snake Charm of 18k Gold tiny locket with its branching formImmerse yourself in the elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite charm (circa 1880), featuring a polished garnet cabochon embraced by the coiled form of an ouroborosthe ancient symbol of a serpent consuming its own tail. A timeless emblem of eternity, renewal, and the unending cycle of life, the ouroboros was a powerful and much loved motif in 19th century jewelry. Originally crafted as part of a cufflink, the jewel has been thoughtfully