The body is made as a run of overlapping gold links, each one chased as a scale, so the whole coil flexes and settles round the wrist rather than sitting rigid. Head and tail are the showpieces: both are enamelled in a strong turquoise ground and worked over with foliate arabesques in white, red and gold, the kind of polychrome scrollwork that rewards looking at closely. Vintage 14KT gold serpent bracelet, the coiled body built from articulated gold scales, the head and tail enamelled in turquoise with polychrome scrollwork and set with ruby, opal and diamond. Two rubies are set into the head and a cabochon opal hangs at the mouth, while turquoise cabochons and diamonds run in pairs along the neck. The tail finishes in a plain polished gold blade that crosses back over the coil. Dimensions - Bracelet: Fits an 18 cm wrist Head to tail: 11 cm Weight: 60 grams Specifications - Period: Vintage, mid 20th century Origin: European Metal: 14KT gold Design: Coiled serpent on articulated scale links Enamel: Turquoise ground with polychrome foliate scrollwork, to the head and the tail Fitting: Coiled, sprung to the wrist Rubies - Cut: Cushion Colour: Red Number: Two, set to the head Setting: Claw set Opal - Cut: Cabochon Colour: White with play of colour Number: One, hung at the mouth Diamonds - Cut: Old and rose Colour: Near colourless Setting: Collet set along the neck, paired with turquoise Turquoise - Cut: Cabochon Colour: Sky blue Setting: Collet set along the neck Condition : Excellent condition. The enamel is intact across both the head and the tail with no chipping to the ground or the scrollwork, all stones are present, and the scale links run smoothly without slack. Stone weights and grades are careful estimates taken from the mounted piece and are not laboratory certified. SHIPPING & HANDLING INFORMATION _______________________________ • Cleaned, Inspected & Ready to Ship All items are professionally cleaned and carefully inspected before dispatch to ensure they meet our high standards. • Fast & Secure Shipping We ship within one to two working days using express delivery. Your item will be securely packaged and fully insured throughout its journey. • International Buyers – Please Note Customs duties and import taxes may apply and are the responsibility of the buyer. These fees are not included in the item or shipping price. • What You See Is What You Get All images are of the actual item offered for sale. No stock photos. Items are photographed under professional lighting to capture every detail. • Authenticity Guaranteed We stand by the authenticity of every item we sell. Buy with total confidence. • Returns & Cancellations If a winning bidder chooses to cancel the purchase, they will be responsible for all shipping costs and any return import duties incurred by the seller. • Supportive Customer Service Questions before or after purchase? We're here to help, so don't hesitate to contact us.