Victorian Banded Agate Serpent Orb Pendant yellow sapphire each letter studded with gemstones:

each letter studded with gemstones: ruby

with clear London hallmarks dating from the year 1895

with the sapphire likely to be Ceylon origin with no evidence of heat treatment

covering his mouth

he ushered in the longest era of peace and prosperity that Western Europe has ever enjoyed - known as the Pax Romana

Victorian Banded Agate Serpent Orb Pendant yellow sapphire each letter studded with gemstones:DATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A cool antique banded agate orb pendant with gold serpent coiled around it. It's very cleverly done, as the snake's tail continues up to form the bail. Dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1870, it's crafted in 9 karat gold. STONES Banded Agate MEASUREMENTS 2. 2 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age