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Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Posted by Beth on September 17, 2018, 3:16 pm For various reasons snake motifs have been a perennial favourite for items of jewellery, ranging from rings and bracelets to necklaces and belts. Bulgari has made snakes a signature item in their collections, some of which are highlighted in Alain R Troung's site https://alaintruong2014.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/an-amazing-enamel-and-diamond-serpent-belt-by-bulgari-at-christies/ Cartier has also made snake items and displayed two such at the exhibition in Canberra this year. Perhaps my fellow posters would like to post their favourite snake jewels -- or even the ones they dislike most. Snake jewels are not normally to my taste, but I think that the necklace worn by Sheikha Mozah successfully displayed her very large diamonds.

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Posted by MarcA on September 18, 2018, 2:28 pm, in reply to "Snakes. Who made them and who wore them?" Queen Alexandra had a snake bracelet which apparently gave Queen Victoria the shudders. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Queen+Alexandra&rlz=1C9BKJA_enAU764AU764&hl=en-GB&prmd=imnv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRy6Xf2sPdAhVIxbwKHTZQBoMQ_AUIESgB&biw=1024&bih=1251#imgrc=QO_CuhpO-dVgzM: The Sheikha Mozah necklace is stunning but the diamonds a little too large for me in a modern necklace to not make it a bit too vulgar. Previous Message For various reasons snake motifs have been a perennial favourite for items of jewellery, ranging from rings and bracelets to necklaces and belts. Bulgari has made snakes a signature item in their collections, some of which are highlighted in Alain R Troung's site https://alaintruong2014.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/an-amazing-enamel-and-diamond-serpent-belt-by-bulgari-at-christies/ Cartier has also made snake items and displayed two such at the exhibition in Canberra this year. Perhaps my fellow posters would like to post their favourite snake jewels -- or even the ones they dislike most. Snake jewels are not normally to my taste, but I think that the necklace worn by Sheikha Mozah successfully displayed her very large diamonds.

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Posted by 992234177 on September 19, 2018, 10:13 pm, in reply to "Snakes. Who made them and who wore them?" The diamond and enamel necklace belonged to Mexican actress Maria Felix. She had several serpent pieces and a spectacular necklace made of two separate alligators. http://pike.com.au/maria-felix-and-cartier/ https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/fashion/photo-gallery/22056790/image/22057114/snake-necklace-special-order-Maria-Felix-1968-she/amp?source=images https://ultrajewels.com/en/discover-the-stylish-legacy-of-maria-felix/ http://yellowcherry.com/tag/maria-felix-cartier/ http://www.joannahardy.com/journal/2014/5/30/crocodiles-necklace-cartier-paris-special-order-1975

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Posted by Beth on September 20, 2018, 12:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them?" Thanks MarcA and 992234177. I think my reaction to the crocodile necklace is based on the "respect" I was taught for crocodiles as a child!! Never a foot was put into coastal waters, rivers or creeks. Perhaps that is why, despite being interested in how the jewel was constructed, I didn't try to get better photos of it at the Canberra exhibition.

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Duchess of Cornwall Posted by Beth on September 20, 2018, 12:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them?" The Duchess of Cornwall has famously worn a snake necklace said to have been worn by her ancestor, Alice Keppel. Does anyone know if there is any truth to that rumour? She was seen wearing this before her wedding to Prince Charles. I don't think the pairing of it with the Delhi Durbar tiara was successful - in so far as I feel that both the dress and the tiara would have been worn to better advantage with a different necklace.

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Princess Margaret Posted by Beth on September 20, 2018, 12:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Duchess of Cornwall" Princess Margaret had at least 3 snake bracelets which were auctioned with her jewels in the Christie's sale. From Christie's auction catalogue This is the only one I have ever seen photos of the Princess wearing.

Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Duchess of Cornwall Posted by MarcA on September 22, 2018, 12:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Snakes. Who made them and who wore them? Duchess of Cornwall" It certainly looks like an older piece but I’d have thought that the design was streets ahead of it’s time for when she was Edwards mistress. Out of the reach of her husband as well. Maybe an older piece she had reset? Previous Message The Duchess of Cornwall has famously worn a snake necklace said to have been worn by her ancestor, Alice Keppel. Does anyone know if there is any truth to that rumour? She was seen wearing this before her wedding to Prince Charles. I don't think the pairing of it with the Delhi Durbar tiara was successful - in so far as I feel that both the dress and the tiara would have been worn to better advantage with a different necklace.

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