A striking pair of Victorian Revival earrings, designed as 14 karat gold snakes gracefully wrapped around spinning onyx beads, each accented with single cut diamond eyes. The serpent motif, long associated with eternity, wisdom, and enduring love, enjoyed renewed popularity in the mid-20th century, making these earrings both symbolic and visually captivating.
The earrings were thoughtfully created from vintage cufflinks dating to circa 1950–1960, preserving the character and craftsmanship of the original pieces while transforming them into elegant articulated earrings.
The polished onyx beads rotate within their settings, adding an engaging interactive element and enhancing the earrings' movement and dimensionality. The deep black onyx provides dramatic contrast against the warm gold, while the diamond eyes lend a subtle touch of sparkle.
Each earring measures 1.2 inches from the top of the ear wire to the bottom and 0.65 inches wide, with a combined weight of 13.73 grams, offering a substantial and luxurious presence when worn. They are presented in great vintage condition, with details crisp and all components functioning as intended.
Gemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint to verify authenticity.
Metal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming solid 14K gold construction.
