Snake" pendant brooch in yellow gold and platinum (850 thousandths), the head set with old-cut and one 8/8-cut diamond, the eyes each set with an emerald. The body is interlaced and decorated with chasing. Trace of pewter, some stones with breakage. Dim: 43 x 32 mm. One damaged safety chain PB: 12.4g. The Snake symbol. It was taken up by different civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, Egypt and India. It represents life, rebirth and eternal love. Throughout history, it has been used in rings, bracelets and pendants, and the great Parisian jewelry houses such as Boucheron and Cartier have created their own collections. The medical profession also adopted the Caduceus as a symbol (attribute of the god Hermes with two snakes) or the staff of Asclepius (a single coiled snake).

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