Fine 15 carat gold and pearl pendant with an ouroboros bordered by two futher serpents with 3 tiny foiled gem set hearts dangling from the snake’s mouths.
English c.1820.
The ouroboros symbolises infinite everlasting love with pearls representing tears.
The three tiny hearts,one amethyst and two topaz, continue the theme of eternal love.
1 inch across and 1.2 inches top to bottom.