White Violet Flower Brooch | Vintage Flower Brooch men's snake ring An alluring gold snake pendant

An alluring gold snake pendant created from an antique pin (circa 18880-1900)

there is some tarnish in the seam on the reverse of the piece

The original center stones were damaged

The dynamic design reflects the Victorian fascination with celestial and natural motifs

White Violet Flower Brooch | Vintage Flower Brooch men's snake ring An alluring gold snake pendantDuring Victorian and Edwardian times the gift of violets suggested that the giver's thoughts were occupied with love. A perfect love token, this white violet brooch pendant features a glistening diamond accent at its center. The piece was made by the Riker Brothers Company of Newark, NJ. It is marked 14k and measures 0. 95 inches from top to bottom by 0. 7 inches wide. The violet has some minor chipping to the periphery of the petals (visible under