WTB antique snake pendant or stick pin or brooch

[Mreader]

This isn't a desperate "I want it right now" kind of thing, but I have always been on the lookout for a snake pendant. I feel like I have looked at every Victorian snake on the internet and anything I like is just overpriced, so I thought I would put feelers out on PS. I want a pendant or a stick pin or smaller brooch that could be converted into one. I really like the ones I am posting in the pics, but most of these are $400-700 and for a really small stick pin (snake being about 1/2 inch) it's hard to justify that price (plus tax and some are outside of US so if I need to return it's complicated). Anyway just seeing if anyone has a serpent slithering around in their jewelry box that needs a neck to coil up on! Here are ones I love but don't work for various reasons:

Pricey and overseas purchase but I love the shape of the snake. Seriously a love knot stick pin I can find for $60-200 but if it's a snake, the minimum is $400



I also love the circular pattern of this snake, but they want over $700 with shipping and that's pre-tax. It's less than half an inch



I really love this one, but it's actually too big on the neck imho:



Anyway perhaps I'm being too cheap but thought I would just throw some feelers out there.

 

[Django74th]

So I know this isn’t what you asked for price wise but it’s bigger and more detailed than most of what I see. I came across it and had to share. It has a bit of a gold purity identity crisis but the design is awesome. RealReal stuff often goes on sale maybe watch it for a while?

edit: just noticed it qualifies for 20% off if that helps

18K Diamond-Accented Snake Brooch

<ul><li>10K Yellow Gold, 18K Yellow Gold & 14K Yellow Gold with Animal Motif</li><li>Featuring 0.08 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond & Rough Cut Diamonds</li><li>Enamel</li><li>Pin Closure</li></ul>

www.therealreal.com

 

[Mreader]

So I know this isn’t what you asked for price wise but it’s bigger and more detailed than most of what I see. I came across it and had to share. It has a bit of a gold purity identity crisis but the design is awesome. RealReal stuff often goes on sale maybe watch it for a while?

edit: just noticed it qualifies for 20% off if that helps

18K Diamond-Accented Snake Brooch

<ul><li>10K Yellow Gold, 18K Yellow Gold & 14K Yellow Gold with Animal Motif</li><li>Featuring 0.08 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond & Rough Cut Diamonds</li><li>Enamel</li><li>Pin Closure</li></ul>

www.therealreal.com

Thanks! I wouldn’t mind paying a higher price like this if it has heft and higher purity. This one doesn’t speak to me but I think that price is fair. The ones I posted were expensive and teeny, with the exception of the one that is too large. But I’ll have a look at TRR; I tend to forget to look there.

 

[Paisley2628]

Would you consider a "costume" piece first to see if you would love a more expensive piece?

I saw this on ebay- it is an auction, but it may be worth following if price remains low.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185234162597?hash=item2b20d103a5:g:jMAAAOSwwL1hy1p9&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=4|10

 

[Mreader]

Would you consider a "costume" piece first to see if you would love a more expensive piece?

I saw this on ebay- it is an auction, but it may be worth following if price remains low.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185234162597?hash=item2b20d103a5:g:jMAAAOSwwL1hy1p9&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=4|10

I saw that too and have it saved for that exact reason! I don’t like the Pearl but yes if it remained low I would give it a try

 

[ac117]

@Mreader This one is circular for a few hundred less than the one you posted but still not super cheap:

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www.rubylane.com

If you’re converting anyway, how about this and you could sell the second or give it to a family member?

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH 18K GOLD RUBY CORAL EMERALD SNAKE LUCKY DANGLE EARRINGS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH 18K GOLD RUBY CORAL EMERALD SNAKE LUCKY DANGLE EARRINGS at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

And a few others:

Victorian Enamel Pansy Locket in Rose Gold 9k, Swiss Enamel, Flower, Hand, Sentimental Jewelry, Gold Locket Pendant Maison Mohs - Etsy

Victorian enamel pansy locket in rose gold 9 karats (385). This large locket is decorated with enamels representing a hand with a white and blue sleeve, holding between its fingers an pansy flower. The enamelled decoration is surrounded by a chased and picté decoration. The pendant opens into a

www.etsy.com

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Snake Stick Pin w/ 25 Point Sapphire 2.77 Grams | eBay

Coiled snake stick pin with 25 point sapphire. Weighs 2.77 grams. Gold tone clutch included.

www.ebay.com

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

 

[Mreader]

@Mreader This one is circular for a few hundred less than the one you posted but still not super cheap:

Shop Not Available

www.rubylane.com

If you’re converting anyway, how about this and you could sell the second or give it to a family member?

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH 18K GOLD RUBY CORAL EMERALD SNAKE LUCKY DANGLE EARRINGS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH 18K GOLD RUBY CORAL EMERALD SNAKE LUCKY DANGLE EARRINGS at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

And a few others:

Victorian Enamel Pansy Locket in Rose Gold 9k, Swiss Enamel, Flower, Hand, Sentimental Jewelry, Gold Locket Pendant Maison Mohs - Etsy

Victorian enamel pansy locket in rose gold 9 karats (385). This large locket is decorated with enamels representing a hand with a white and blue sleeve, holding between its fingers an pansy flower. The enamelled decoration is surrounded by a chased and picté decoration. The pendant opens into a

www.etsy.com

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Snake Stick Pin w/ 25 Point Sapphire 2.77 Grams | eBay

Coiled snake stick pin with 25 point sapphire. Weighs 2.77 grams. Gold tone clutch included.

www.ebay.com

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

I have seen all of those pins and my favorite is the Ruby Lane one but I still find it pricey when you figure in tax. It’s really small also the magnification kind of tricks me but when I do the measurement I see how small it will be. I do like the ones also from overseas but I hesitate on an overseas purchase.

But OMG the earrings idea is GENIUS!! I didn’t even think of that idea!! And that one is also overseas but again it’s such a clever idea and would be an easier conversion as well.

Eta - maisonmohs is the fave oops. I like the curled zig zag look.

 

[Mreader]

Update I got the MaisonMohs one - but now @ac117 I’m interested in the earrings as earrings lol. Classic me - interested in a snake so buy five of them…

 

[ac117]

Update I got the MaisonMohs one - but now @ac117 I’m interested in the earrings as earrings lol. Classic me - interested in a snake so buy five of them…

Well at least you’d get both pieces for the price of one of the expensive options!! You have my support lol

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Update I got the MaisonMohs one - but now @ac117 I’m interested in the earrings as earrings lol. Classic me - interested in a snake so buy five of them…

im trying to work out which one that was ?
im noisy

 

[Mreader]

im trying to work out which one that was ?
im noisy

This little guy

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

This little guy

you know he will need a name

 

[Paisley2628]

This little guy

You'll need a bracelet next!!!

 

[Mreader]

You'll need a bracelet next!!!

Gorgeous. I’m eyeing a ring too. But it’s 10k and kinda pricey but gosh, everything is pricey!

 

[mayaINaU]

There is one that is about to be listed on https://www.instagram.com/p/CYbc9_DrNye... looks absolutely divine to me! I messaged her to ask the price. It'll be on her Etsy tomorrow.

 

[Mreader]

There is one that is about to be listed on https://www.instagram.com/p/CYbc9_DrNye... looks absolutely divine to me! I messaged her to ask the price. It'll be on her Etsy tomorrow.

That is beautiful I love her shop also. She is saved in my favorites.

eta I feel like I’ve seen that snake before because I remember that pink gemstone but I just cannot place it.

 

[mayaINaU]

That is beautiful I love her shop also. She is saved in my favorites.

eta I feel like I’ve seen that snake before because I remember that pink gemstone but I just cannot place it.

She replied that price is $1,300-1,400 + shipping depending on payment method. Out of my budget atm, but a gorgeous piece!

 

[Mreader]

She replied that price is $1,300-1,400 + shipping depending on payment method. Out of my budget atm, but a gorgeous piece!

I figured it would be on the high side given how pretty it is. Did she say what the stone was?

 

[mayaINaU]

I figured it would be on the high side given how pretty it is. Did she say what the stone was?

I didn’t think to ask!

 

[Aerix]

I have one that I've been thinking of letting go. I purchased it as a stick pin and was going to convert it into a pendant, but couldn't decide where to have the ring soldered on, and I thought about maybe having a stone bezel set to hang underneath.

The snake is 14kt yellow gold and there's a small mine cut diamond set into it's head. I believe the diamond is about a 0.05ct, but I'm not sure since I purchased it so long ago. It measures about 2-2.5mm in size. The snake itself measures just over 20mm in length, and about 7mm in width.

Sorry for the crappy photos! It's been raining non-stop today and I took these indoors. If you're interested, feel free to DM me on my LT listing here: https://loupetroop.com/listings/nec...8kt-yellow-gold-3mm-curb-chain-necklace-21-22

 

[Mreader]

I have one that I've been thinking of letting go. I purchased it as a stick pin and was going to convert it into a pendant, but couldn't decide where to have the ring soldered on, and I thought about maybe having a stone bezel set to hang underneath.

The snake is 14kt yellow gold and there's a small mine cut diamond set into it's head. I believe the diamond is about a 0.05ct, but I'm not sure since I purchased it so long ago. It measures about 2-2.5mm in size. The snake itself measures just over 20mm in length, and about 7mm in width.

Sorry for the crappy photos! It's been raining non-stop today and I took these indoors. If you're interested, feel free to DM me on my LT listing here: https://loupetroop.com/listings/nec...8kt-yellow-gold-3mm-curb-chain-necklace-21-22

I did end up already buying one and am waiting for it to arrive. Thank you though and I am still going to DM you to ask about it in case I don't like the one I ordered. I sent it.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I have one that I've been thinking of letting go. I purchased it as a stick pin and was going to convert it into a pendant, but couldn't decide where to have the ring soldered on, and I thought about maybe having a stone bezel set to hang underneath.

The snake is 14kt yellow gold and there's a small mine cut diamond set into it's head. I believe the diamond is about a 0.05ct, but I'm not sure since I purchased it so long ago. It measures about 2-2.5mm in size. The snake itself measures just over 20mm in length, and about 7mm in width.

Sorry for the crappy photos! It's been raining non-stop today and I took these indoors. If you're interested, feel free to DM me on my LT listing here: https://loupetroop.com/listings/nec...8kt-yellow-gold-3mm-curb-chain-necklace-21-22

oh he's a cutie (never said that about a snake before )
i love how gold he is