Vintage Sterling Silver Large Opal Triplet Snake Pendant Necklace

A wonderfully unusual vintage sterling silver and opal snake pendant, made as one long sweeping serpent with a gorgeous little oval opal triplet set into its head. The snake curves backwards and forwards in a wonderfully exaggerated S shape, creating a large statement pendant while still feeling elegant and fluid. Fine textured lines follow the length of its body, while the head has little engraved details surrounding the opal.

The opal is particularly pretty, flashing with little shades of blue, green, pink and orange as it catches the light. It has a black backing which further enhances the colours. Rather than simply decorating the body, it sits prominently within the snake's head almost like a colourful little crown. Opal triplets were designed to show off the wonderful play of colour of natural opal while protecting the thin layer of precious stone beneath a clear upper layer.

Snakes have appeared in jewellery for centuries and traditionally carry associations with transformation, renewal and eternity, inspired by the shedding of their skin and the continuous, winding form of their bodies. A wonderfully characterful vintage pendant, with just enough colour from the opal to bring the silver serpent to life.

SPECIFICS:
Hallmarks: Stamped 925, tested and verified as solid sterling silver.
Age: Predicted to be made circa 1980
Size: 4.8 cms tall including the bail loops. 15 mms wide at the widest point.
Weight: 2.6 grams (pendant alone)
Gemstone: 1x (5x3.5) oval opal triplet.

The pendant can be purchased on its own, ready to add to a chain from your own collection, or with the fine 18" sterling silver cable chain shown in the photographs for an additional £30. The chain is approximately 1.5mm wide and weighs 4 grams, making it a lovely quality match for the pendant. This chain is not included in the listing price, and can be purchased on request.

In very good vintage condition with some light surface scratches and some tarnish, as to be expected from a used vintage item. This pendant has been professionally cleaned and polished, it's ready to wear or to give as a gift. Please see the photos.

This item, along with the others in our Dear Rose, With Love shop, has been hand selected by us, for you. We sell only estate, vintage, and antique items - which means we only ever have one of each piece. The pieces of jewellery offered by us are old treasures, and we rarely find two identical. Once each piece has gone, it's truly gone, and you will likely never find another!

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EXTRA INFORMATION

* US Customers: All of our Etsy prices already include any applicable US import tariffs or customs charges. You will not have any additional fees to pay upon delivery.

* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.

* Our photographs have been taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail. This often means that any flaws or damage which you can see on the item in the photos, will not appear as visible in person when viewed normally with the eye. This can also mean that the item can appear larger on the screen than it is in person, so please be sure to read our written description to clarify all sizes and dimensions.

* All of the boxes shown in our photos are for display only, and are not included in the sale. However, please rest assured that we do package your item lovingly, with new attractive packaging. All rings priced over £50 do come with a complimentary ring box (which differs from the one pictured). Your jewellery will always be sent well wrapped, secure and protected from damage

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RING SIZING

We offer in-house ring re-sizing. Please contact us if the ring you like is not in your size, we will advise on if it can be sized and will give you a no obligation quote. Some styles (such as full eternity bands) cannot be sized at all, and some rings may only be sized within reason. We are always happy to give honest advice and guidance.

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SHIPPING:

We provide free basic shipping with all orders, worldwide.

UK Orders:
Items under £200 are posted via Royal Mail Tracked 48 
Items over £200 are posted via Royal Mail Special Delivery

International orders:
Items under £200 are shipped via Royal Mail International Standard (no tracking, but tracking can be added for a £5 upgrade at checkout if needed)
Items over £200 are shipped via Royal Mail Tracked

Delivery time will vary dependant on your location and the estimations given by Etsy are a rough guide but not guaranteed. 

Please note that we do not provide parcel contents insurance with our free standard shipping. Etsy Buyer Protection offers insurance for all parcels upto the value of £200/$250, this is free and included as standard with all Etsy orders. 
If you would like to purchase insurance for higher value orders, or if you would like expedited shipping - please message us for a quote, as we happily provide quotes for UPS and DHL delivery on request.
In the event that a parcel goes missing in the post, we cannot be held liable or claim for compensation unless insurance has been chosen.

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RETURNS POLICY:

• We must be informed of the intent to return within 3 days of the item arriving, the item must be shipped back within 7 days of it arriving
• Returned items must be in original unaltered condition, must have all original packaging, and be sent back with full insurance. If returned with inadequate or missing packaging, additional charges will occur.
• Original shipping costs are non-refundable (postage costs will be deducted from the refund of any free delivery orders)
• For returns outside of the UK, a 10% restocking fee is charged.
• In instances where a client declines to pay an import charge, the restocking fee is 20%

NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS:
Pierced earrings cannot be returned under UK hygeine legislation.
Customised items (including resized rings)
Sale/clearance items, are considered a final sale and non-returnable.

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