Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 9ct Gold s signet ring and powerful stance—captures the fierce

and powerful stance—captures the fierce energy and symbolism of strength and protection often attributed to big cats in turn-of-the-century jewelry

The metal content has been verified through XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and jeweler’s acid testing

dating the piece to Christmas of 1906

surface reaching crack visible only under magnification

5 inches wide by 6

Antique Banded Agate Snake Pendant of 9ct Gold s signet ring and powerful stance—captures the fierceA striking emblem of eternal love, wisdom, and transformation, this antique pendant features a finely sculpted 9ct gold serpent coiled gracefully around a polished banded agate. The natural agaterich with earthy striationsserves as a grounding backdrop to the sinuous, golden form of the snake, a powerful motif revered in Victorian jewelry for its deep symbolic meaning. Originally crafted circa 1890 as a gentlemans stickpin, this unique piece was