Opulent Victorian Garnet Diamond Etruscan Revival Pendant foldtech The scaled body gives rise

The scaled body gives rise to reptilian allegories as the basilisk is swathed in nature's foliage as an attempt at camouflage

this one has two of them entwined

The reverse shows off hand-engraved details around the perimeter

White roses

So too do the French hallmarks

Opulent Victorian Garnet Diamond Etruscan Revival Pendant foldtech The scaled body gives riseEverything the archeological revival style from the grand period of the Victorian era should be, and then some Almandine garnets, diamonds, and 14k gold combine in an unsurpassed and artful pendant. Reminiscent of ancient Greek bulla gold pendants, this one is formed in two parts with an intricate hinge between both. Characteristic of the period around 1860, the finish has the look of 18k gold with applied fine wire work, and gold granulation (beads),