Vintage Snake Earrings of 14k Gold and Onyx black flower but acid tested for 10k

but acid tested for 10k gold

originally part of an antique stickpin (circa 1910)

The pansy is 14k gold and adorned in yellow enamel with a pearl centerpiece

creating a refined and organic composition characteristic of mid-19th-century jewelry

Vintage Snake Earrings of 14k Gold and Onyx black flower but acid tested for 10kA 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 19501960,