Vintage Snake Earrings of 14k Gold and Onyx black flower The inside of the band

The inside of the band is engraved "1885" and it also bears some well worn initials

It features a hollow bar of 10k gold with a single pearl accent

originally part of an antique stickpin (circa 1910)

The wings were originally part of an antique brooch (circa 1910) and were converted by adding gold posts and backs and the coral dangles

but acid tested for 10k gold

Vintage Snake Earrings of 14k Gold and Onyx black flower The inside of the bandA striking pair of Victorian Revival earrings, designed as 14 karat gold snakes gracefully wrapped around spinning onyx beads, each accented with single cut diamond eyes. The serpent motif, long associated with eternity, wisdom, and enduring love, enjoyed renewed popularity in the mid 20th century, making these earrings both symbolic and visually captivating. The earrings were thoughtfully created from vintage cufflinks dating to circa 19501960,