An Antique gold, diamond, and turquoise bracelet comprised of opposing serpent links, the heads set with rose-cut diamonds and joined by bezel-set cabochon turquoises, in 18k. Léon Gariod, France.

Serpent jewelry is a perennial theme. The motif reached a feverish level of popularity after Prince Albert
gave a snake engagement ring to Queen Victoria. The snake in this
case signified eternal love. But snake jewelry dates back to ancient times. For the Egyptians, the creature represented royalty and the divine; for the Greeks, the full circle formed by a serpent eating its tail - the ouroboros, which literally means "tail-devourer" - evoked the circle of life. This bracelet presents the snake as a symbol of endless renewal and eternity in a wonderfully unique way.