Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants fertility Edward III chose three ostrich

Edward III chose three ostrich feathers as an alternative to his royal arms

Some days Alex comes in to the office with a piece of jewellery that simply floors me

The rubies are known as Verneuil (or flame fusion) stones

In the Victorian era

Victorian Pair of Emerald & Ruby Coiled Snake Slider Pendants fertility Edward III chose three ostrichDATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A superb pair of antique snake pendants, with additional brooch fittings. They're each set with a ruby and emerald brain, with rose cut diamonds which travel down the snakes bodies. Dating from the Victorian period, circa 1840, they were originally used as as sliders, and work perfectly as a pendant or brooch! Crafted in 18 karat gold with silver settings and additional ruby and diamond set eyes. STONES Ruby & Emerald Rose Cut