1900s French Art Nouveau Gold-Plated Snake Bracelet with Deep Blue Paste Stones

This bracelet, originating from the Art Nouveau period in France around the 1900s, is crafted from gold-plated metal and adorned with deep blue paste stones. The bracelet's structure flows seamlessly as a complete snake, with its head and tail slightly overlapping, giving the piece a substantial yet fluid presence. The finely detailed engraving brings the serpent to life, even capturing the delicate flick of its tongue. The rich, deep blue paste stones set in its head create a stunning contrast against the golden body, resulting in a luxurious and eye-catching display. Furthermore, the intricate scale pattern is equally captivating. The front half features a classic diamond pattern, meticulously arranged to mimic the realistic appearance of scales found in nature. As it extends towards the tail, the scales transition into a seemingly random yet artfully composed arrangement of varied shapes and sizes, reminiscent of a chameleon's textured skin, lending a mysterious and ingeniously designed visual effect. The piece is in good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear commensurate with its age. The paste stones have minor surface scratches. It bears the maker's mark, indicating it is a century-old antique and not a new item. Origin: France Year: 1900s Material: Gold-plated Gemstone: Deep blue paste Dimensions: Inner diameter 6.5 cm, Snake L 5 x W 1.5 x H 0.8 cm Weight: 15.25g Markings: Maker's mark Condition: Good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and wear. Minor surface scratches on paste stones. Item Number: BN024_2501 Important Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces that are "over a century old." Items less than a hundred years old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiangcheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate detailing the item's era, materials, and other specifications. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate's description. Prior to sale, each item is meticulously documented with photographic equipment to ensure customers are fully aware of any flaws or signs of wear. These photographs form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, we kindly request customers to carefully assess their purchasing intent before checkout. As the items we sell are unique and possess considerable historical value, we regret that we cannot accept returns or exchanges for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of age-related depreciation. Please reconfirm your decision to purchase before completing the checkout process to avoid any misunderstandings. Shipping Methods: Enjoy complimentary shipping on any jewelry purchase to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Within Taiwan, all orders will be shipped via Registered Post. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify your preference for convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via S.F. Express.