A turquoise garnet and diamond bangle

£3,000 - £5,000 £3,500

A turquoise garnet and diamond bangle, mid 19th century, of hinged construction, designed as a coiled snake, its head pavé-set with turquoise cabochons, its forehead set with a circular-cut diamond, its eyes set with cabochon garnets, mounted in gold, its throat bearing the later inscription 'Friends Forever, Nov 12th 1928', inner circumference approximately 15cm, flexible